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Sunrise and sunset in Kampala, Uganda

Monday, October 12

Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset6:41 PM
Daylight12h 6m

First light 6:14 AM Solar noon 12:38 PM Last light 7:02 PM

Golden hour: 6:34 AM–7:02 AM and 6:13 PM–6:41 PM

Times are local time in Kampala. Current time in Kampala →

Sunrise and sunset in Kampala through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:38 AM6:44 PM12h 7m
Oct 15, 20266:34 AM6:40 PM12h 6m
Nov 1, 20266:32 AM6:38 PM12h 6m
Nov 15, 20266:33 AM6:39 PM12h 6m
Dec 1, 20266:37 AM6:43 PM12h 6m
Dec 15, 20266:43 AM6:49 PM12h 6m
Jan 1, 20276:51 AM6:57 PM12h 6m
Jan 15, 20276:57 AM7:03 PM12h 6m
Feb 1, 20277:01 AM7:08 PM12h 6m
Feb 15, 20277:02 AM7:09 PM12h 6m
Mar 1, 20277:01 AM7:07 PM12h 6m
Mar 15, 20276:57 AM7:04 PM12h 7m
Apr 1, 20276:52 AM6:58 PM12h 7m
Apr 15, 20276:47 AM6:55 PM12h 7m
May 1, 20276:44 AM6:52 PM12h 8m
May 15, 20276:44 AM6:52 PM12h 8m
Jun 1, 20276:45 AM6:53 PM12h 8m
Jun 15, 20276:47 AM6:56 PM12h 8m
Jul 1, 20276:51 AM6:59 PM12h 8m
Jul 15, 20276:53 AM7:01 PM12h 8m
Aug 1, 20276:53 AM7:01 PM12h 8m
Aug 15, 20276:52 AM7:00 PM12h 8m
Sep 1, 20276:48 AM6:55 PM12h 7m
Sep 15, 20276:43 AM6:50 PM12h 7m

Calculated for 0.32°N, 32.42°E, including daylight saving time where Kampala uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Kampala this year

  • Longest day: June 21 (12h 8m)
  • Shortest day: January 7 (12h 6m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 6:32 AM on October 22
  • Latest sunset: 7:09 PM on February 9

Questions

What time is sunrise in Kampala today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 6:41 PM in Kampala, giving 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Kampala?

The longest day in Kampala in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Kampala?

The shortest day in Kampala in 2026 is January 7, with 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kampala?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:32 AM on October 22, and the latest sunset is 7:09 PM on February 9. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Kampala?

Today, golden hour in Kampala is from sunrise (6:34 AM) to 7:02 AM in the morning, and from 6:13 PM to sunset (6:41 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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