May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Lira, Uganda 🇺🇬
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:45 ↑ 79.9° E
Sunset Today: 18:54 ↑ 279.9° W
Day Length: 12h 09m
Sun Direction: WNW
Sun Altitude: -54.75°
Sun Distance: 151.130 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Lira?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Lira
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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 |
06:39
↑
75° ENE
|
18:51
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 11m | +0m 06s | 05:28 | 20:02 | 05:53 | 19:37 | 06:18 | 19:13 | 12:45 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
06:39
↑
75° ENE
|
18:51
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 11m | +0m 06s | 05:27 | 20:02 | 05:52 | 19:37 | 06:17 | 19:13 | 12:45 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
06:39
↑
74° ENE
|
18:51
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 11m | +0m 06s | 05:27 | 20:03 | 05:52 | 19:37 | 06:17 | 19:13 | 12:45 | 150.80 |
| 4 |
06:39
↑
74° ENE
|
18:51
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 11m | +0m 06s | 05:27 | 20:03 | 05:52 | 19:37 | 06:17 | 19:13 | 12:45 | 150.84 |
| 5 |
06:39
↑
74° ENE
|
18:51
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 11m | +0m 06s | 05:27 | 20:03 | 05:52 | 19:38 | 06:17 | 19:13 | 12:45 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
06:39
↑
73° ENE
|
18:51
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 11m | +0m 06s | 05:26 | 20:03 | 05:52 | 19:38 | 06:17 | 19:13 | 12:45 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
06:38
↑
73° ENE
|
18:50
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 06s | 05:26 | 20:03 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 150.95 |
| 8 |
06:38
↑
73° ENE
|
18:50
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 06s | 05:26 | 20:03 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
06:38
↑
73° ENE
|
18:50
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 06s | 05:26 | 20:03 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:51
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 06s | 05:26 | 20:03 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:51
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 06s | 05:25 | 20:03 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:51
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 06s | 05:25 | 20:04 | 05:51 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:51
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 06s | 05:25 | 20:04 | 05:50 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:51
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 05s | 05:25 | 20:04 | 05:50 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:51
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 05s | 05:25 | 20:04 | 05:50 | 19:38 | 06:16 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:51
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 12m | +0m 05s | 05:24 | 20:04 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 06:15 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.26 |
| 17 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:51
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 05s | 05:24 | 20:04 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 06:15 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
06:38
↑
70° ENE
|
18:51
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 05s | 05:24 | 20:05 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 06:15 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
06:38
↑
70° ENE
|
18:51
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 05s | 05:24 | 20:05 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 06:15 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
06:38
↑
70° ENE
|
18:51
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 05s | 05:24 | 20:05 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 06:15 | 19:14 | 12:44 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
06:38
↑
70° ENE
|
18:51
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 05s | 05:24 | 20:05 | 05:50 | 19:39 | 06:15 | 19:14 | 12:44 | 151.41 |
| 22 |
06:38
↑
70° ENE
|
18:51
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 05s | 05:24 | 20:05 | 05:50 | 19:40 | 06:15 | 19:14 | 12:45 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
06:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:51
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 04s | 05:24 | 20:06 | 05:50 | 19:40 | 06:15 | 19:14 | 12:45 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
06:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:52
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 04s | 05:24 | 20:06 | 05:50 | 19:40 | 06:15 | 19:14 | 12:45 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
06:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:52
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 04s | 05:24 | 20:06 | 05:50 | 19:40 | 06:15 | 19:14 | 12:45 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
06:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:52
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 04s | 05:24 | 20:06 | 05:50 | 19:40 | 06:15 | 19:15 | 12:45 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
06:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:52
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 04s | 05:24 | 20:07 | 05:50 | 19:40 | 06:15 | 19:15 | 12:45 | 151.57 |
| 28 |
06:38
↑
68° ENE
|
18:52
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 13m | +0m 04s | 05:24 | 20:07 | 05:50 | 19:41 | 06:16 | 19:15 | 12:45 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
06:38
↑
68° ENE
|
18:52
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 14m | +0m 04s | 05:24 | 20:07 | 05:50 | 19:41 | 06:16 | 19:15 | 12:45 | 151.62 |
| 30 |
06:38
↑
68° ENE
|
18:53
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 14m | +0m 03s | 05:24 | 20:07 | 05:50 | 19:41 | 06:16 | 19:15 | 12:45 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
06:39
↑
68° ENE
|
18:53
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 14m | +0m 03s | 05:24 | 20:08 | 05:50 | 19:41 | 06:16 | 19:15 | 12:46 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Lira. 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 Lira, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 07 to 30 and the latest sunset of May is on May 30 or May 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Lira?
Days in Lira are currently getting shorter by about 7s each day, roughly 1 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lira Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:23-06:31 | 19:08-19:16 |
| Golden hour | 06:31-07:12 | 18:27-19:08 |
Lira's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 14m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 59m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 06:38 |
| Latest sunset | July 11, 2026 | 19:01 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Lira
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Lira also fixes the Qibla: face 19deg (NNE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 2,260 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Lira 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.
In Lira today, the morning golden hour runs 06:31-07:12 and the evening golden hour 18:27-19:08, with the cooler blue hour around 06:23-06:31 and 19:08-19:16. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Lira
What time is sunrise in Lira today?
Sunrise in Lira today is at 06:45 local time.
What time is sunset in Lira today?
Sunset in Lira today is at 18:54 local time.
What time is solar noon in Lira today?
Solar noon in Lira — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:50 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Lira?
In Lira today: civil twilight begins at 06:23 (before sunrise) and ends at 19:16 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Lira?
Nautical twilight in Lira today runs from 05:59 in the morning to 19:40 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Lira for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Lira ends at 20:04 in the evening and resumes at 05:35 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 Lira?
Today in Lira, the sun rises at an azimuth of 80° and sets at 280° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
