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Harare Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Zimbabwe
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Harare, Zimbabwe, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, sunrise is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM (Africa/Harare). The day lasts 12h 08m, solar noon is at 11:49 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:13 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:24 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 3:46 PM
Today’s solar times in Harare
Dawn
5:23 AM
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:13 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:24 PM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Dusk
6:14 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 08m
Solar noon
11:49 AM
Coordinates
-17.8277, 31.0534
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -17.8277, longitude 31.0534, and the Africa/Harare time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Harare over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 08m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 09m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 15m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 38m |
What these times mean
Harare 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 Harare throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:33 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 05m |
| February | 5:51 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 41m |
| March | 5:59 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 42m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 17m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 04m |
| July | 6:28 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 09m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 30m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 5:28 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 29m |
| November | 5:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 57m |
| December | 5:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 13h 11m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:12 AM
November 18
Latest sunset
6:38 PM
January 11
Longest day
13h 12m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 04m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Harare 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 Harare today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Harare, Zimbabwe is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM (Africa/Harare).
How long is the day in Harare today?
Today in Harare, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 08m.
When is golden hour in Harare?
Morning golden hour in Harare ends at 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:24 PM.
What time is solar noon in Harare?
Solar noon in Harare is at 11:49 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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