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Kigali Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Rwanda
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kigali, Rwanda, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, sunrise is at 5:50 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Africa/Kigali). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 11:53 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:17 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:29 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 6:47 PM
Today’s solar times in Kigali
Dawn
5:29 AM
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:17 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:29 PM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Dusk
6:17 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
11:53 AM
Coordinates
-1.9500, 30.0588
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -1.9500, longitude 30.0588, and the Africa/Kigali time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kigali over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 10m |
What these times mean
Kigali changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Kigali throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:03 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 13m |
| February | 6:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 10m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 5:58 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 04m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 02m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 01m |
| July | 6:06 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 01m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 03m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 5:42 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| November | 5:39 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 12m |
| December | 5:49 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 14m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:38 AM
November 5
Latest sunset
6:20 PM
January 29
Longest day
12h 14m
December 22
Shortest day
12h 01m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kigali with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 9:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 3:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 1:52 PM | 101.9% |
| May 31, 2049 | 3:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 9:00 AM | 92.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kigali today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Kigali, Rwanda is at 5:50 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Africa/Kigali).
How long is the day in Kigali today?
Today in Kigali, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Kigali?
Morning golden hour in Kigali ends at 6:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kigali?
Solar noon in Kigali is at 11:53 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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