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Sunrise and sunset in Lusaka, Zambia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:42 AM–6:11 AM and 5:37 PM–6:06 PM
Times are local time in Lusaka. Current time in Lusaka →
Sunrise and sunset in Lusaka through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 14m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 26m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 40m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:28 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 49m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 58m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 2m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 1m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 57m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 47m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 24m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 12m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 46m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 33m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 24m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 16m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 13m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 13m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 17m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 26m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 35m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 48m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 0m |
Calculated for 15.42°S, 28.28°E, including daylight saving time where Lusaka uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Lusaka this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 3m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 13m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:27 AM on November 16
- Latest sunset: 6:45 PM on January 12
Questions
What time is sunrise in Lusaka today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 6:06 PM in Lusaka, giving 12 hours 23 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Lusaka?
The longest day in Lusaka in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lusaka?
The shortest day in Lusaka in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Lusaka?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:27 AM on November 16, and the latest sunset is 6:45 PM on January 12. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Lusaka?
Today, golden hour in Lusaka is from sunrise (5:42 AM) to 6:11 AM in the morning, and from 5:37 PM to sunset (6:06 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.