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Zanzibar, Tanzania: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Zanzibar, Tanzania. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 9, 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, sunrise is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). The day lasts 12h 22m, solar noon is at 12:08 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:26 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
November 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 9, 2026, 4:45 PM
Today’s solar times in Zanzibar
Dawn
5:35 AM
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:26 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Dusk
6:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 22m
Solar noon
12:08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 9, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 22m |
| TomorrowNov 10, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 22m |
| +1 weekNov 16, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 24m |
| +1 monthDec 9, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 28m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Zanzibar 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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zanzibar today?
On November 9, 2026, sunrise in Zanzibar, Tanzania is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
How long is the day in Zanzibar today?
Today in Zanzibar, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 22m.
When is golden hour in Zanzibar?
Morning golden hour in Zanzibar ends at 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Zanzibar?
Solar noon in Zanzibar is at 12:08 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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