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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The day lasts 12h 23m, solar noon is at 12:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:25 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 3:53 PM
Today’s solar times in Dar es Salaam
Dawn
5:34 AM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:25 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Dusk
6:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 23m
Solar noon
12:07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 23m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 24m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 25m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 30m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Dar es Salaam 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% |
| Oct 4, 2070 | 10:08 AM | 97.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dar es Salaam today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:19 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 12h 23m.
When is golden hour in Dar es Salaam?
Morning golden hour in Dar es Salaam ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dar es Salaam?
Solar noon in Dar es Salaam is at 12:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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