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Kampala Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Uganda
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kampala, Uganda, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda, sunrise is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Africa/Kampala). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:43 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:07 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:38 AM
Today’s solar times in Kampala
Dawn
6:19 AM
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:07 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:19 PM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Dusk
7:07 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:43 PM
Coordinates
0.3163, 32.5822
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 0.3163, longitude 32.5822, and the Africa/Kampala time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kampala over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 06m |
What these times mean
Kampala 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 Kampala throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 06m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 06m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 07m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 08m |
| June | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| July | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 08m |
| August | 6:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 08m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 06m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 06m |
| December | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 06m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:31 AM
October 24
Latest sunset
7:08 PM
February 5
Longest day
12h 08m
June 21
Shortest day
12h 06m
January 8
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kampala 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 Kampala today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Kampala, Uganda is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Africa/Kampala).
How long is the day in Kampala today?
Today in Kampala, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Kampala?
Morning golden hour in Kampala ends at 7:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kampala?
Solar noon in Kampala is at 12:43 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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