Africa
Lusaka, Zambia: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Lusaka, Zambia. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia, sunrise is at 5:29 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Lusaka). The day lasts 12h 45m, solar noon is at 11:51 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:59 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:44 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 10:09 AM
Today’s solar times in Lusaka
Dawn
5:06 AM
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:59 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:44 PM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Dusk
6:36 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 45m
Solar noon
11:51 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 45m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 45m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:28 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 49m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 00m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Lusaka 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lusaka today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Lusaka, Zambia is at 5:29 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Lusaka).
How long is the day in Lusaka today?
Today in Lusaka, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 45m.
When is golden hour in Lusaka?
Morning golden hour in Lusaka ends at 5:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:44 PM.
What time is solar noon in Lusaka?
Solar noon in Lusaka is at 11:51 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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