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Sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa, DR Congo
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:40 AM–6:08 AM and 5:24 PM–5:52 PM
Times are local time in Kinshasa. Current time in Kinshasa →
Sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 9m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 12m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 16m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 19m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 21m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 22m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 22m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 21m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 18m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 15m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 11m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 8m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 4m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 1m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 58m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 55m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 53m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 52m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 53m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 54m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 58m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 2m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 5m |
Calculated for 4.30°S, 15.30°E, including daylight saving time where Kinshasa uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Kinshasa this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 22m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 52m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:35 AM on October 31
- Latest sunset: 6:22 PM on January 28
Questions
What time is sunrise in Kinshasa today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 5:52 PM in Kinshasa, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Kinshasa?
The longest day in Kinshasa in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kinshasa?
The shortest day in Kinshasa in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kinshasa?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:35 AM on October 31, and the latest sunset is 6:22 PM on January 28. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Kinshasa?
Today, golden hour in Kinshasa is from sunrise (5:40 AM) to 6:08 AM in the morning, and from 5:24 PM to sunset (5:52 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.