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Bulawayo Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Zimbabwe
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 4, 2026 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, sunrise is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 5:59 PM (Africa/Harare). The day lasts 11h 46m, solar noon is at 12:06 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:29 PM.
Local date
September 4, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 4, 2026, 12:58 PM
Today’s solar times in Bulawayo
Dawn
5:51 AM
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:29 PM
Sunset
5:59 PM
Dusk
6:21 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 46m
Solar noon
12:06 PM
Coordinates
-20.1500, 28.5833
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -20.1500, longitude 28.5833, and the Africa/Harare time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bulawayo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 4, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 46m |
| TomorrowSep 5, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 47m |
| +1 weekSep 11, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthOct 4, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 20m |
What these times mean
Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:39 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 13m |
| February | 5:58 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 45m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 38m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 10m |
| June | 6:39 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 55m |
| July | 6:42 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 01m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 25m |
| September | 6:03 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 32m |
| November | 5:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 04m |
| December | 5:21 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 20m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:18 AM
November 19
Latest sunset
6:52 PM
January 10
Longest day
13h 21m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 55m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bulawayo 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% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| Jul 24, 2055 | 11:57 AM | 103.6% |
| Oct 24, 2060 | 11:24 AM | 92.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bulawayo today?
On September 4, 2026, sunrise in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 5:59 PM (Africa/Harare).
How long is the day in Bulawayo today?
Today in Bulawayo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 46m.
When is golden hour in Bulawayo?
Morning golden hour in Bulawayo ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bulawayo?
Solar noon in Bulawayo is at 12:06 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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