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Arusha, Tanzania: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Arusha, Tanzania. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Arusha, Tanzania, sunrise is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 6:25 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The day lasts 12h 15m, solar noon is at 12:18 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 12:46 PM
Today’s solar times in Arusha
Dawn
5:49 AM
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:57 PM
Sunset
6:25 PM
Dusk
6:47 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 15m
Solar noon
12:18 PM
Coordinates
-3.3667, 36.6833
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -3.3667, longitude 36.6833, and the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Arusha over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 15m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 15m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 16m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 19m |
What these times mean
Arusha 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 Arusha throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 18m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 13m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 02m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 58m |
| June | 6:37 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 56m |
| July | 6:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 57m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 00m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 6:14 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 11m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 16m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 19m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:10 AM
November 4
Latest sunset
6:55 PM
January 26
Longest day
12h 19m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 56m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Arusha with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 10:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 4:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 2:52 PM | 101.9% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 10:00 AM | 92.6% |
| Sep 23, 2090 | 7:56 PM | 105.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arusha today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Arusha, Tanzania is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 6:25 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
How long is the day in Arusha today?
Today in Arusha, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 15m.
When is golden hour in Arusha?
Morning golden hour in Arusha ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
What time is solar noon in Arusha?
Solar noon in Arusha is at 12:18 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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