May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 05:53 ↑ 99.6° E
Sunset Today: 18:13 ↑ 260.3° W
Day Length: 12h 20m
Sun Direction: W
Sun Altitude: 25.07°
Sun Distance: 149.091 million km
Next Solstice: Monday, December 21, 2026 (December Solstice)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Kolwezi?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Kolwezi
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:23
↑
75° ENE
|
18:06
↑
285° WNW
|
11h 43m | -0m 28s | 05:11 | 19:18 | 05:36 | 18:53 | 06:01 | 18:28 | 12:15 | 150.71 |
| 2 |
06:23
↑
74° ENE
|
18:06
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 42m | -0m 28s | 05:11 | 19:18 | 05:36 | 18:53 | 06:01 | 18:28 | 12:15 | 150.75 |
| 3 |
06:23
↑
74° ENE
|
18:06
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 42m | -0m 28s | 05:11 | 19:18 | 05:36 | 18:53 | 06:01 | 18:28 | 12:15 | 150.78 |
| 4 |
06:23
↑
74° ENE
|
18:05
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 41m | -0m 27s | 05:11 | 19:18 | 05:36 | 18:53 | 06:01 | 18:27 | 12:14 | 150.82 |
| 5 |
06:24
↑
74° ENE
|
18:05
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 41m | -0m 27s | 05:11 | 19:18 | 05:36 | 18:52 | 06:01 | 18:27 | 12:14 | 150.86 |
| 6 |
06:24
↑
73° ENE
|
18:05
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 40m | -0m 26s | 05:11 | 19:17 | 05:36 | 18:52 | 06:01 | 18:27 | 12:14 | 150.90 |
| 7 |
06:24
↑
73° ENE
|
18:04
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 40m | -0m 26s | 05:11 | 19:17 | 05:36 | 18:52 | 06:02 | 18:27 | 12:14 | 150.93 |
| 8 |
06:24
↑
73° ENE
|
18:04
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 39m | -0m 26s | 05:11 | 19:17 | 05:36 | 18:52 | 06:02 | 18:26 | 12:14 | 150.97 |
| 9 |
06:24
↑
72° ENE
|
18:04
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 39m | -0m 25s | 05:11 | 19:17 | 05:37 | 18:52 | 06:02 | 18:26 | 12:14 | 151.01 |
| 10 |
06:24
↑
72° ENE
|
18:04
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 39m | -0m 25s | 05:11 | 19:17 | 05:37 | 18:51 | 06:02 | 18:26 | 12:14 | 151.04 |
| 11 |
06:25
↑
72° ENE
|
18:03
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 38m | -0m 25s | 05:11 | 19:17 | 05:37 | 18:51 | 06:02 | 18:26 | 12:14 | 151.08 |
| 12 |
06:25
↑
72° ENE
|
18:03
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 38m | -0m 24s | 05:11 | 19:16 | 05:37 | 18:51 | 06:02 | 18:26 | 12:14 | 151.11 |
| 13 |
06:25
↑
71° ENE
|
18:03
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 37m | -0m 24s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:37 | 18:51 | 06:02 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.15 |
| 14 |
06:25
↑
71° ENE
|
18:03
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 37m | -0m 23s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:37 | 18:51 | 06:03 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.18 |
| 15 |
06:25
↑
71° ENE
|
18:02
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 37m | -0m 23s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:37 | 18:51 | 06:03 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.21 |
| 16 |
06:26
↑
71° ENE
|
18:02
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 36m | -0m 22s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:37 | 18:51 | 06:03 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
06:26
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 36m | -0m 22s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:38 | 18:50 | 06:03 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.28 |
| 18 |
06:26
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 35m | -0m 21s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:38 | 18:50 | 06:03 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.31 |
| 19 |
06:26
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 35m | -0m 21s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:38 | 18:50 | 06:04 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.34 |
| 20 |
06:27
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 35m | -0m 20s | 05:12 | 19:16 | 05:38 | 18:50 | 06:04 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
06:27
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 34m | -0m 20s | 05:13 | 19:16 | 05:38 | 18:50 | 06:04 | 18:24 | 12:14 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
06:27
↑
69° ENE
|
18:02
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 34m | -0m 19s | 05:13 | 19:16 | 05:38 | 18:50 | 06:04 | 18:24 | 12:14 | 151.42 |
| 23 |
06:27
↑
69° ENE
|
18:01
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 34m | -0m 19s | 05:13 | 19:16 | 05:39 | 18:50 | 06:04 | 18:24 | 12:14 | 151.45 |
| 24 |
06:27
↑
69° ENE
|
18:01
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 33m | -0m 18s | 05:13 | 19:16 | 05:39 | 18:50 | 06:05 | 18:24 | 12:14 | 151.48 |
| 25 |
06:28
↑
69° ENE
|
18:01
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 33m | -0m 18s | 05:13 | 19:16 | 05:39 | 18:50 | 06:05 | 18:24 | 12:15 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
06:28
↑
69° ENE
|
18:01
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 33m | -0m 17s | 05:13 | 19:16 | 05:39 | 18:50 | 06:05 | 18:24 | 12:15 | 151.53 |
| 27 |
06:28
↑
68° ENE
|
18:01
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 33m | -0m 16s | 05:13 | 19:16 | 05:39 | 18:50 | 06:05 | 18:24 | 12:15 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
06:28
↑
68° ENE
|
18:01
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 32m | -0m 16s | 05:14 | 19:16 | 05:40 | 18:50 | 06:05 | 18:24 | 12:15 | 151.58 |
| 29 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:01
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 32m | -0m 15s | 05:14 | 19:16 | 05:40 | 18:50 | 06:06 | 18:24 | 12:15 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:01
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 32m | -0m 15s | 05:14 | 19:16 | 05:40 | 18:50 | 06:06 | 18:24 | 12:15 | 151.63 |
| 31 |
06:29
↑
68° ENE
|
18:01
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 32m | -0m 14s | 05:14 | 19:16 | 05:40 | 18:50 | 06:06 | 18:24 | 12:15 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Kolwezi. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Kolwezi, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 01 to 04 and the latest sunset of May is on May 01 to 03.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Kolwezi?
Days in Kolwezi are currently getting longer by about 35s each day, roughly 4 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kolwezi Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:31-05:39 | 18:27-18:35 |
| Golden hour | 05:39-06:20 | 17:46-18:27 |
Kolwezi's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | 12h 44m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | 11h 29m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 16, 2026 | 05:44 |
| Latest sunset | January 18, 2027 | 18:48 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Kolwezi
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Kolwezi also fixes the Qibla: face 24deg (NNE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 3,902 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Kolwezi on a live compass.
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
Kolwezi sees its golden hour today around 05:39-06:20 and 17:46-18:27, framed by the blue hour at 05:31-05:39 and 18:27-18:35. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Kolwezi
What time is sunrise in Kolwezi today?
Sunrise in Kolwezi today is at 05:53 local time.
What time is sunset in Kolwezi today?
Today Kolwezi has sunset at 18:13 local time.
What time is solar noon in Kolwezi today?
Solar noon in Kolwezi — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:03 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Kolwezi?
In Kolwezi today: civil twilight begins at 05:31 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:35 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Kolwezi?
Nautical twilight in Kolwezi today runs from 05:06 in the morning to 19:00 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Kolwezi for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Kolwezi ends at 19:25 in the evening and resumes at 04:41 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Kolwezi?
Today in Kolwezi, the sun rises at an azimuth of 100° and sets at 260° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
