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Lusaka Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Zambia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Lusaka, Zambia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 24, 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia, sunrise is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 5:46 PM (Africa/Lusaka). The day lasts 11h 13m, solar noon is at 12:10 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:05 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:15 PM.
Local date
June 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Africa/Lusaka
Today’s solar times in Lusaka
Dawn
6:10 AM
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:05 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:15 PM
Sunset
5:46 PM
Dusk
6:10 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 13m
Solar noon
12:10 PM
Coordinates
-15.4067, 28.2871
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -15.4067, longitude 28.2871, and the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Lusaka over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 24, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 13m |
| TomorrowJun 25, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 13m |
| +1 weekJul 1, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 13m |
| +1 monthJul 24, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 22m |
What these times mean
Lusaka 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 Lusaka throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:49 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 56m |
| February | 6:04 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 36m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 45m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 24m |
| June | 6:32 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 13m |
| July | 6:35 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 17m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 35m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:40 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 26m |
| November | 5:28 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 49m |
| December | 5:32 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 02m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:27 AM
November 16
Latest sunset
6:45 PM
January 12
Longest day
13h 02m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 13m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lusaka today?
On June 24, 2026, sunrise in Lusaka, Zambia is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 5:46 PM (Africa/Lusaka).
How long is the day in Lusaka today?
Today in Lusaka, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 13m.
When is golden hour in Lusaka?
Morning golden hour in Lusaka ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:15 PM.
What time is solar noon in Lusaka?
Solar noon in Lusaka is at 12:10 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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