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Dar es Salaam Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Tanzania
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, sunrise is at 6:35 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The day lasts 11h 44m, solar noon is at 12:26 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:05 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:48 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Today’s solar times in Dar es Salaam
Dawn
6:12 AM
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:05 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:48 PM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Dusk
6:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 44m
Solar noon
12:26 PM
Coordinates
-6.8235, 39.2695
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -6.8235, longitude 39.2695, and the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Dar es Salaam over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 44m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 44m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 44m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 48m |
What these times mean
Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:19 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 28m |
| February | 6:28 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 19m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 57m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 48m |
| June | 6:32 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 44m |
| July | 6:37 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 46m |
| August | 6:32 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 53m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 6:02 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 15m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 25m |
| December | 6:03 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 31m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:56 AM
November 3
Latest sunset
6:49 PM
January 23
Longest day
12h 31m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 44m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dar es Salaam today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is at 6:35 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
How long is the day in Dar es Salaam today?
Today in Dar es Salaam, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 44m.
When is golden hour in Dar es Salaam?
Morning golden hour in Dar es Salaam ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:48 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dar es Salaam?
Solar noon in Dar es Salaam is at 12:26 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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