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Sunrise and sunset in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Monday, October 12

Sunrise6:03 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Daylight12h 14m

First light 5:42 AM Solar noon 12:10 PM Last light 6:38 PM

Golden hour: 6:03 AM–6:31 AM and 5:49 PM–6:17 PM

Times are local time in Dar es Salaam. Current time in Dar es Salaam →

Sunrise and sunset in Dar es Salaam through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:09 AM6:18 PM12h 10m
Oct 15, 20266:02 AM6:17 PM12h 15m
Nov 1, 20265:57 AM6:18 PM12h 21m
Nov 15, 20265:56 AM6:21 PM12h 25m
Dec 1, 20265:58 AM6:27 PM12h 29m
Dec 15, 20266:03 AM6:34 PM12h 31m
Jan 1, 20276:12 AM6:42 PM12h 31m
Jan 15, 20276:18 AM6:47 PM12h 28m
Feb 1, 20276:25 AM6:49 PM12h 24m
Feb 15, 20276:28 AM6:48 PM12h 19m
Mar 1, 20276:29 AM6:43 PM12h 14m
Mar 15, 20276:28 AM6:37 PM12h 9m
Apr 1, 20276:26 AM6:29 PM12h 3m
Apr 15, 20276:25 AM6:22 PM11h 58m
May 1, 20276:25 AM6:17 PM11h 52m
May 15, 20276:26 AM6:14 PM11h 49m
Jun 1, 20276:29 AM6:14 PM11h 45m
Jun 15, 20276:32 AM6:16 PM11h 44m
Jul 1, 20276:35 AM6:19 PM11h 44m
Jul 15, 20276:37 AM6:22 PM11h 46m
Aug 1, 20276:35 AM6:25 PM11h 49m
Aug 15, 20276:32 AM6:25 PM11h 53m
Sep 1, 20276:25 AM6:23 PM11h 59m
Sep 15, 20276:17 AM6:21 PM12h 4m

Calculated for 6.80°S, 39.28°E, including daylight saving time where Dar es Salaam uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Dar es Salaam this year

  • Longest day: December 22 (12h 31m)
  • Shortest day: June 21 (11h 44m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 5:56 AM on November 3
  • Latest sunset: 6:49 PM on January 23

Questions

What time is sunrise in Dar es Salaam today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 6:17 PM in Dar es Salaam, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Dar es Salaam?

The longest day in Dar es Salaam in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 31 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Dar es Salaam?

The shortest day in Dar es Salaam in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Dar es Salaam?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:56 AM on November 3, and the latest sunset is 6:49 PM on January 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Dar es Salaam?

Today, golden hour in Dar es Salaam is from sunrise (6:03 AM) to 6:31 AM in the morning, and from 5:49 PM to sunset (6:17 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.

What is civil twilight?

Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.

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