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Sunrise Times in Zambia Today 🇿🇲

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Sunrise Times & Overview for Saturday, Aug 01, 2026

Solar patterns across Zambia on Saturday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's -15.39° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 42 minutes today; dawn begins first in Chinsali (06:08), eventually reaching Mongu at 06:50. In Lusaka, the sunrise is timed for 06:30.

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The sun rises over Lusaka at 06:30 today in the ENE, and does not set until 17:56, giving the city 11h 26m of daylight before slipping below the WNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 12:13, from Lusaka's vantage point 1,277 m above sea level. Across Zambia, the day breaks first in Chinsali (06:08) and last in Mongu (06:50).

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2026 Solar Path Analysis for Lusaka

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Today's Sun Phases in Lusaka

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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
06:30
72° ENE
17:56
288° WNW
11h 25m +0m 35s 05:15 19:10 05:41 18:44 06:07 18:19 12:13 151.83
2
06:29
72° ENE
17:56
288° WNW
11h 26m +0m 36s 05:15 19:10 05:41 18:45 06:06 18:19 12:13 151.81
3
06:29
72° ENE
17:56
288° WNW
11h 27m +0m 37s 05:15 19:10 05:40 18:45 06:06 18:19 12:12 151.79
4
06:29
72° ENE
17:56
288° WNW
11h 27m +0m 37s 05:14 19:10 05:40 18:45 06:06 18:19 12:12 151.77
5
06:28
73° ENE
17:57
287° WNW
11h 28m +0m 38s 05:14 19:11 05:40 18:45 06:05 18:19 12:12 151.75
6
06:28
73° ENE
17:57
287° WNW
11h 29m +0m 38s 05:14 19:11 05:39 18:45 06:05 18:20 12:12 151.73
7
06:27
73° ENE
17:57
287° WNW
11h 29m +0m 39s 05:13 19:11 05:39 18:45 06:05 18:20 12:12 151.71
8
06:27
74° ENE
17:57
286° WNW
11h 30m +0m 39s 05:13 19:11 05:39 18:45 06:04 18:20 12:12 151.69
9
06:26
74° ENE
17:57
286° WNW
11h 31m +0m 40s 05:13 19:11 05:38 18:46 06:04 18:20 12:12 151.67
10
06:26
74° ENE
17:58
286° WNW
11h 31m +0m 40s 05:12 19:11 05:38 18:46 06:03 18:20 12:12 151.64
11
06:25
74° ENE
17:58
286° WNW
11h 32m +0m 41s 05:12 19:11 05:37 18:46 06:03 18:20 12:12 151.62
12
06:25
75° ENE
17:58
285° WNW
11h 33m +0m 41s 05:11 19:11 05:37 18:46 06:02 18:20 12:11 151.60
13
06:24
75° ENE
17:58
285° WNW
11h 33m +0m 42s 05:11 19:11 05:36 18:46 06:02 18:21 12:11 151.57
14
06:24
75° ENE
17:58
284° WNW
11h 34m +0m 42s 05:11 19:11 05:36 18:46 06:01 18:21 12:11 151.54
15
06:23
76° ENE
17:58
284° WNW
11h 35m +0m 42s 05:10 19:12 05:35 18:46 06:01 18:21 12:11 151.52
16
06:23
76° ENE
17:59
284° WNW
11h 35m +0m 43s 05:10 19:12 05:35 18:46 06:00 18:21 12:11 151.49
17
06:22
76° ENE
17:59
284° WNW
11h 36m +0m 43s 05:09 19:12 05:34 18:46 06:00 18:21 12:10 151.46
18
06:21
77° ENE
17:59
283° WNW
11h 37m +0m 44s 05:09 19:12 05:34 18:47 05:59 18:21 12:10 151.43
19
06:21
77° ENE
17:59
283° WNW
11h 38m +0m 44s 05:08 19:12 05:33 18:47 05:59 18:21 12:10 151.40
20
06:20
77° ENE
17:59
282° WNW
11h 38m +0m 44s 05:08 19:12 05:33 18:47 05:58 18:22 12:10 151.37
21
06:20
78° ENE
17:59
282° WNW
11h 39m +0m 45s 05:07 19:12 05:32 18:47 05:57 18:22 12:10 151.34
22
06:19
78° ENE
17:59
282° WNW
11h 40m +0m 45s 05:07 19:12 05:32 18:47 05:57 18:22 12:09 151.31
23
06:18
78° ENE
18:00
282° WNW
11h 41m +0m 45s 05:06 19:12 05:31 18:47 05:56 18:22 12:09 151.28
24
06:18
79° ENE
18:00
281° W
11h 41m +0m 46s 05:05 19:12 05:30 18:47 05:56 18:22 12:09 151.24
25
06:17
79° E
18:00
281° W
11h 42m +0m 46s 05:05 19:12 05:30 18:47 05:55 18:22 12:08 151.21
26
06:16
79° E
18:00
280° W
11h 43m +0m 46s 05:04 19:12 05:29 18:47 05:54 18:22 12:08 151.18
27
06:16
80° E
18:00
280° W
11h 44m +0m 47s 05:04 19:12 05:29 18:47 05:54 18:22 12:08 151.15
28
06:15
80° E
18:00
280° W
11h 45m +0m 47s 05:03 19:12 05:28 18:47 05:53 18:22 12:08 151.11
29
06:14
80° E
18:00
279° W
11h 45m +0m 47s 05:02 19:12 05:27 18:47 05:52 18:22 12:07 151.08
30
06:14
81° E
18:00
279° W
11h 46m +0m 47s 05:02 19:12 05:27 18:47 05:52 18:22 12:07 151.04
31
06:13
81° E
18:00
279° W
11h 47m +0m 48s 05:01 19:12 05:26 18:47 05:51 18:22 12:07 151.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in Zambia

When does the sun rise in Zambia today?

In Zambia, the sun rises at 06:30 local time today in the capital, Lusaka. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.

What time is sunrise in Lusaka, Zambia?

Sunrise in Lusaka today is at 06:30 local time. Lusaka is the capital of Zambia.

How much does sunrise vary across Zambia?

Today, the earliest sunrise in Zambia is in Chinsali at 06:08, and the latest is in Mongu at 06:50. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.

What's the day length in Zambia today?

The capital of Zambia, Lusaka, gets about 11h 25m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.

When is solar noon in Lusaka, Zambia?

Solar noon in Lusaka today is at 12:13. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.

When does civil twilight begin in Lusaka?

Civil twilight in Lusaka begins at 06:07 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.

What's nautical twilight in Lusaka today?

Nautical twilight in Lusaka runs from 05:41 in the morning to 18:44 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.

How can I see sunrise times for other cities in Zambia?

This page lists today's sunrise times for cities across Zambia. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.