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Kitwe Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Zambia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kitwe, Zambia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 11, 2026 in Kitwe, Zambia, sunrise is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Lusaka). The day lasts 12h 20m, solar noon is at 11:55 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:13 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
Local date
October 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 11, 2026, 1:54 PM
Today’s solar times in Kitwe
Dawn
5:23 AM
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:13 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:36 PM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Dusk
6:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 20m
Solar noon
11:55 AM
Coordinates
-12.8024, 28.2132
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -12.8024, longitude 28.2132, and the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kitwe over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 11, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 20m |
| TomorrowOct 12, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 20m |
| +1 weekOct 18, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 24m |
| +1 monthNov 10, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 39m |
What these times mean
Kitwe 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 Kitwe throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:53 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 48m |
| February | 6:07 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 31m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 49m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 32m |
| June | 6:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 23m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 26m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 41m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:42 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 22m |
| November | 5:32 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 42m |
| December | 5:37 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 52m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM
November 17
Latest sunset
6:42 PM
January 21
Longest day
12h 53m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 22m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kitwe with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2030 | 8:51 AM | 104.7% |
| May 21, 2031 | 9:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 1:52 PM | 101.9% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| May 31, 2049 | 3:59 PM | 96.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitwe today?
On October 11, 2026, sunrise in Kitwe, Zambia is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Lusaka).
How long is the day in Kitwe today?
Today in Kitwe, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 20m.
When is golden hour in Kitwe?
Morning golden hour in Kitwe ends at 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kitwe?
Solar noon in Kitwe is at 11:55 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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