May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Mombasa, Kenya 🇰🇪
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:07 ↑ 93.2° E
Sunset Today: 18:15 ↑ 266.6° W
Day Length: 12h 08m
Sun Direction: WSW
Sun Altitude: -57.93°
Sun Distance: 149.763 million km
Next Solstice: Monday, December 21, 2026 (December Solstice)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Mombasa?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Mombasa
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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 |
06:19
↑
75° ENE
|
18:17
↑
285° WNW
|
11h 57m | -0m 10s | 05:08 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:39 | 12:18 | 150.73 |
| 2 |
06:19
↑
75° ENE
|
18:17
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 57m | -0m 10s | 05:08 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:39 | 12:18 | 150.77 |
| 3 |
06:19
↑
74° ENE
|
18:16
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 57m | -0m 09s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 150.81 |
| 4 |
06:19
↑
74° ENE
|
18:16
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 57m | -0m 09s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 150.84 |
| 5 |
06:19
↑
74° ENE
|
18:16
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 57m | -0m 09s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 150.88 |
| 6 |
06:19
↑
74° ENE
|
18:16
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 56m | -0m 09s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 150.92 |
| 7 |
06:19
↑
73° ENE
|
18:16
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 56m | -0m 09s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:17 | 150.95 |
| 8 |
06:19
↑
73° ENE
|
18:16
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 56m | -0m 09s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:17 | 150.99 |
| 9 |
06:19
↑
73° ENE
|
18:16
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 56m | -0m 09s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:17 | 151.03 |
| 10 |
06:19
↑
72° ENE
|
18:15
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 56m | -0m 08s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:38 | 12:17 | 151.06 |
| 11 |
06:19
↑
72° ENE
|
18:15
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 56m | -0m 08s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.10 |
| 12 |
06:19
↑
72° ENE
|
18:15
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 08s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.13 |
| 13 |
06:19
↑
72° ENE
|
18:15
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 08s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
06:19
↑
71° ENE
|
18:15
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 08s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.20 |
| 15 |
06:19
↑
71° ENE
|
18:15
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 08s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.23 |
| 16 |
06:20
↑
71° ENE
|
18:15
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 07s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.26 |
| 17 |
06:20
↑
71° ENE
|
18:15
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 07s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
06:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:15
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 07s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
06:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:15
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 55m | -0m 07s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
06:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:15
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 07s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:57 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
06:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:15
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 07s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:58 | 18:37 | 12:17 | 151.41 |
| 22 |
06:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:15
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 06s | 05:07 | 19:28 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:58 | 18:37 | 12:18 | 151.44 |
| 23 |
06:20
↑
69° ENE
|
18:15
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 06s | 05:07 | 19:29 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:58 | 18:37 | 12:18 | 151.47 |
| 24 |
06:20
↑
69° ENE
|
18:15
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 06s | 05:07 | 19:29 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:58 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
06:21
↑
69° ENE
|
18:15
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 06s | 05:07 | 19:29 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 05:58 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 151.52 |
| 26 |
06:21
↑
69° ENE
|
18:15
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 06s | 05:07 | 19:29 | 05:33 | 19:03 | 05:58 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 151.55 |
| 27 |
06:21
↑
69° ENE
|
18:15
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 05s | 05:07 | 19:29 | 05:33 | 19:03 | 05:58 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 151.57 |
| 28 |
06:21
↑
69° ENE
|
18:15
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 54m | -0m 05s | 05:07 | 19:29 | 05:33 | 19:04 | 05:58 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 151.60 |
| 29 |
06:21
↑
68° ENE
|
18:15
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 53m | -0m 05s | 05:07 | 19:29 | 05:33 | 19:04 | 05:59 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 151.62 |
| 30 |
06:21
↑
68° ENE
|
18:15
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 53m | -0m 05s | 05:07 | 19:30 | 05:33 | 19:04 | 05:59 | 18:38 | 12:18 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
06:22
↑
68° ENE
|
18:15
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 53m | -0m 05s | 05:07 | 19:30 | 05:33 | 19:04 | 05:59 | 18:38 | 12:19 | 151.67 |
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All times are in local time for Mombasa. 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 Mombasa, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 01 to 15 and the latest sunset of May is on May 01 or May 02.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Mombasa?
Days in Mombasa are currently getting longer by about 14s each day, roughly 2 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mombasa Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:45-05:53 | 18:28-18:36 |
| Golden hour | 05:53-06:33 | 17:48-18:28 |
Mombasa's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | 12h 21m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | 11h 52m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 16, 2026 | 05:57 |
| Latest sunset | January 24, 2027 | 18:42 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Mombasa
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Mombasa also fixes the Qibla: face 0deg (N) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 2,832 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Mombasa 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 Mombasa today, the morning golden hour runs 05:53-06:33 and the evening golden hour 17:48-18:28, with the cooler blue hour around 05:45-05:53 and 18:28-18:36. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Mombasa
What time is sunrise in Mombasa today?
Today Mombasa has sunrise at 06:07 local time.
What time is sunset in Mombasa today?
The sun sets over Mombasa today at 18:15 local time.
What time is solar noon in Mombasa today?
Solar noon in Mombasa — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:11 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Mombasa?
In Mombasa today: civil twilight begins at 05:45 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:36 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Mombasa?
Nautical twilight in Mombasa today runs from 05:21 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 Mombasa for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Mombasa ends at 19:24 in the evening and resumes at 04:57 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 Mombasa?
Today in Mombasa, the sun rises at an azimuth of 93° and sets at 267° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
