May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 05:50 ↑ 70.6° ENE
Sunset Today: 17:56 ↑ 289.3° WNW
Day Length: 12h 06m
Sun Direction: NE
Sun Altitude: -58.55°
Sun Distance: 151.935 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Mbandaka?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Mbandaka
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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 |
05:40
↑
75° ENE
|
17:47
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:29 | 18:58 | 04:54 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:09 | 11:44 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
05:40
↑
75° ENE
|
17:47
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:29 | 18:58 | 04:54 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:09 | 11:44 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
05:40
↑
74° ENE
|
17:47
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:28 | 18:58 | 04:53 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
05:40
↑
74° ENE
|
17:47
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:28 | 18:58 | 04:53 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
05:40
↑
74° ENE
|
17:46
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:28 | 18:58 | 04:53 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
05:40
↑
74° ENE
|
17:46
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:28 | 18:58 | 04:53 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
05:40
↑
73° ENE
|
17:46
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:28 | 18:59 | 04:53 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
05:40
↑
73° ENE
|
17:46
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:27 | 18:59 | 04:53 | 18:33 | 05:18 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
05:40
↑
73° ENE
|
17:46
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:27 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:33 | 05:17 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
05:40
↑
72° ENE
|
17:46
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:27 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:33 | 05:17 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
05:39
↑
72° ENE
|
17:46
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:27 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
05:39
↑
72° ENE
|
17:46
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:27 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
05:39
↑
72° ENE
|
17:46
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:27 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
05:39
↑
71° ENE
|
17:46
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:27 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:08 | 11:43 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
05:39
↑
71° ENE
|
17:46
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
05:39
↑
71° ENE
|
17:46
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 18:59 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
05:39
↑
71° ENE
|
17:46
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:00 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
05:39
↑
70° ENE
|
17:46
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:00 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
05:40
↑
70° ENE
|
17:46
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:00 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
05:40
↑
70° ENE
|
17:46
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:00 | 04:52 | 18:34 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
05:40
↑
70° ENE
|
17:47
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:00 | 04:52 | 18:35 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
05:40
↑
70° ENE
|
17:47
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:00 | 04:52 | 18:35 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
05:40
↑
69° ENE
|
17:47
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:01 | 04:52 | 18:35 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
05:40
↑
69° ENE
|
17:47
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:01 | 04:52 | 18:35 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
05:40
↑
69° ENE
|
17:47
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:01 | 04:52 | 18:35 | 05:17 | 18:09 | 11:43 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
05:40
↑
69° ENE
|
17:47
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:01 | 04:52 | 18:35 | 05:17 | 18:10 | 11:43 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
05:40
↑
69° ENE
|
17:47
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 06m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:01 | 04:52 | 18:35 | 05:18 | 18:10 | 11:44 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
05:40
↑
68° ENE
|
17:47
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 07m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:02 | 04:52 | 18:36 | 05:18 | 18:10 | 11:44 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
05:40
↑
68° ENE
|
17:47
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 07m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:02 | 04:52 | 18:36 | 05:18 | 18:10 | 11:44 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
05:41
↑
68° ENE
|
17:48
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 07m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:02 | 04:52 | 18:36 | 05:18 | 18:10 | 11:44 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
05:41
↑
68° ENE
|
17:48
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 07m | +0m 00s | 04:26 | 19:02 | 04:52 | 18:36 | 05:18 | 18:10 | 11:44 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Mbandaka. 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 Mbandaka, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 11 to 18 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 Mbandaka?
Days in Mbandaka are currently getting shorter by about 1s each day, roughly 0 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mbandaka Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:27-05:36 | 18:10-18:19 |
| Golden hour | 05:36-06:18 | 17:28-18:10 |
Mbandaka's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 07m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 12h 06m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 05:39 |
| Latest sunset | July 11, 2026 | 17:56 |
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.
Mbandaka sees its golden hour today around 05:36-06:18 and 17:28-18:10, framed by the blue hour at 05:27-05:36 and 18:10-18:19. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Mbandaka
What time is sunrise in Mbandaka today?
Sunrise in Mbandaka today is at 05:50 local time.
What time is sunset in Mbandaka today?
Sunset in Mbandaka today is at 17:56 local time.
What time is solar noon in Mbandaka today?
Solar noon in Mbandaka — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 11:53 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Mbandaka?
In Mbandaka today: civil twilight begins at 05:27 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:19 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Mbandaka?
Nautical twilight in Mbandaka today runs from 05:02 in the morning to 18:44 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Mbandaka for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Mbandaka ends at 19:10 in the evening and resumes at 04:36 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 Mbandaka?
Today in Mbandaka, the sun rises at an azimuth of 71° and sets at 289° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
