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Sunrise and sunset in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:04 AM–6:32 AM and 5:49 PM–6:17 PM
Times are local time in Zanzibar. Current time in Zanzibar →
Sunrise and sunset in Zanzibar through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 9m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 14m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 20m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 24m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 27m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 29m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 28m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 26m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 22m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 18m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 14m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 9m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 3m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 58m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 54m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 50m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 47m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 46m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 46m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 48m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 51m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 54m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 59m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 4m |
Calculated for 6.16°S, 39.20°E, including daylight saving time where Zanzibar uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Zanzibar this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 29m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 46m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:57 AM on November 3
- Latest sunset: 6:49 PM on January 29
Questions
What time is sunrise in Zanzibar today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 6:17 PM in Zanzibar, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Zanzibar?
The longest day in Zanzibar in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zanzibar?
The shortest day in Zanzibar in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Zanzibar?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:57 AM on November 3, and the latest sunset is 6:49 PM on January 29. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Zanzibar?
Today, golden hour in Zanzibar is from sunrise (6:04 AM) to 6:32 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.