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Mwanza Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Tanzania
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Mwanza, Tanzania, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Mwanza, Tanzania, sunrise is at 6:38 AM and sunset is at 6:45 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:41 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:05 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:17 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:44 AM
Today’s solar times in Mwanza
Dawn
6:17 AM
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:05 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:17 PM
Sunset
6:45 PM
Dusk
7:05 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:41 PM
Coordinates
-2.5167, 32.9000
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -2.5167, longitude 32.9000, and the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Mwanza over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 11m |
What these times mean
Mwanza 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 Mwanza throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 15m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 11m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 03m |
| May | 6:46 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 00m |
| June | 6:50 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 59m |
| July | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 59m |
| August | 6:53 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 02m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 6:30 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 10m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 14m |
| December | 6:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 16m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:26 AM
November 5
Latest sunset
7:10 PM
February 4
Longest day
12h 16m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 59m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Mwanza 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% |
| May 31, 2049 | 4:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 10:00 AM | 92.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mwanza today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Mwanza, Tanzania is at 6:38 AM and sunset is at 6:45 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
How long is the day in Mwanza today?
Today in Mwanza, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Mwanza?
Morning golden hour in Mwanza ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:17 PM.
What time is solar noon in Mwanza?
Solar noon in Mwanza is at 12:41 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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