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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 June 26, 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Kigali). The day lasts 12h 01m, solar noon is at 12:03 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:33 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Africa/Kigali
Today’s solar times in Kigali
Dawn
5:40 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:33 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:34 PM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Dusk
6:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 01m
Solar noon
12:03 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 01m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 02m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kigali today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Kigali, Rwanda is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Kigali).
How long is the day in Kigali today?
Today in Kigali, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 01m.
When is golden hour in Kigali?
Morning golden hour in Kigali ends at 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kigali?
Solar noon in Kigali is at 12:03 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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