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Dodoma Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Tanzania
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Dodoma, Tanzania, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Dodoma, Tanzania, sunrise is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 6:34 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:30 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:54 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:44 AM
Today’s solar times in Dodoma
Dawn
6:06 AM
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:54 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:06 PM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Dusk
6:54 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:30 PM
Coordinates
-6.1722, 35.7395
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -6.1722, longitude 35.7395, and the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Dodoma over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 09m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 17m |
What these times mean
Dodoma 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 Dodoma throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:34 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 26m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 18m |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 58m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 50m |
| June | 6:45 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 46m |
| July | 6:50 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 48m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 54m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 14m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 24m |
| December | 6:19 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 29m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:11 AM
November 2
Latest sunset
7:03 PM
February 1
Longest day
12h 29m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 46m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Dodoma 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 Dodoma today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Dodoma, Tanzania is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 6:34 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
How long is the day in Dodoma today?
Today in Dodoma, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Dodoma?
Morning golden hour in Dodoma ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dodoma?
Solar noon in Dodoma is at 12:30 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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