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Sunrise and sunset in Mombasa, Kenya
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:03 AM–6:31 AM and 5:46 PM–6:14 PM
Times are local time in Mombasa. Current time in Mombasa →
Sunrise and sunset in Mombasa through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 8m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 12m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 15m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 18m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 20m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 21m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 21m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 20m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 17m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 14m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 11m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 8m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 4m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 1m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 58m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 56m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 54m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 53m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 53m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 54m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 56m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 59m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 2m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 5m |
Calculated for 4.05°S, 39.66°E, including daylight saving time where Mombasa uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Mombasa this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 21m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 53m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:58 AM on October 29
- Latest sunset: 6:44 PM on January 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Mombasa today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 6:14 PM in Mombasa, 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 Mombasa?
The longest day in Mombasa in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 21 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mombasa?
The shortest day in Mombasa in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Mombasa?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:58 AM on October 29, and the latest sunset is 6:44 PM on January 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Mombasa?
Today, golden hour in Mombasa is from sunrise (6:03 AM) to 6:31 AM in the morning, and from 5:46 PM to sunset (6:14 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.