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Zanzibar Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Tanzania
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, sunrise is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The day lasts 11h 46m, solar noon is at 12:27 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:04 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Today’s solar times in Zanzibar
Dawn
6:11 AM
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:04 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Dusk
6:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 46m
Solar noon
12:27 PM
Coordinates
-6.1639, 39.1979
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -6.1639, longitude 39.1979, and the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Zanzibar over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 46m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 46m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 46m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 50m |
What these times mean
Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:20 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 26m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 18m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 58m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 50m |
| June | 6:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 46m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 48m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 54m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 6:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 14m |
| November | 5:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 24m |
| December | 6:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 29m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:57 AM
November 3
Latest sunset
6:49 PM
January 29
Longest day
12h 29m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 46m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zanzibar today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Zanzibar, Tanzania is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
How long is the day in Zanzibar today?
Today in Zanzibar, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 46m.
When is golden hour in Zanzibar?
Morning golden hour in Zanzibar ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Zanzibar?
Solar noon in Zanzibar is at 12:27 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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