May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:34 ↑ 83.6° E
Sunset Today: 18:35 ↑ 276.2° W
Day Length: 12h 00m
Sun Direction: E
Sun Altitude: -35.65°
Sun Distance: 150.809 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Tshikapa?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Tshikapa
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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 |
06:37
↑
75° ENE
|
18:30
↑
285° WNW
|
11h 52m | -0m 16s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:16 | 06:15 | 18:52 | 12:33 | 150.71 |
| 2 |
06:37
↑
75° ENE
|
18:29
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 52m | -0m 16s | 05:25 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:16 | 06:15 | 18:51 | 12:33 | 150.75 |
| 3 |
06:37
↑
74° ENE
|
18:29
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 52m | -0m 16s | 05:25 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:16 | 06:15 | 18:51 | 12:33 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
06:37
↑
74° ENE
|
18:29
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 51m | -0m 16s | 05:25 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:16 | 06:15 | 18:51 | 12:33 | 150.82 |
| 5 |
06:37
↑
74° ENE
|
18:29
↑
286° WNW
|
11h 51m | -0m 15s | 05:25 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:16 | 06:15 | 18:51 | 12:33 | 150.86 |
| 6 |
06:37
↑
73° ENE
|
18:29
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 51m | -0m 15s | 05:25 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:16 | 06:15 | 18:51 | 12:33 | 150.90 |
| 7 |
06:37
↑
73° ENE
|
18:28
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 50m | -0m 15s | 05:25 | 19:41 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:15 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
06:37
↑
73° ENE
|
18:28
↑
287° WNW
|
11h 50m | -0m 15s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:15 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 150.97 |
| 9 |
06:38
↑
73° ENE
|
18:28
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 50m | -0m 15s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:15 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.01 |
| 10 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:28
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 50m | -0m 14s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:15 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.04 |
| 11 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:28
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 49m | -0m 14s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:15 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.08 |
| 12 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:28
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 49m | -0m 14s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.11 |
| 13 |
06:38
↑
72° ENE
|
18:27
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 49m | -0m 14s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.15 |
| 14 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:27
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 49m | -0m 13s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.18 |
| 15 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:27
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 49m | -0m 13s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:50 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.21 |
| 16 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:27
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 48m | -0m 13s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
06:38
↑
71° ENE
|
18:27
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 48m | -0m 12s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.28 |
| 18 |
06:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:27
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 48m | -0m 12s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.31 |
| 19 |
06:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:27
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 48m | -0m 12s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.34 |
| 20 |
06:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:27
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 47m | -0m 12s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
06:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:27
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 47m | -0m 11s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:16 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
06:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:27
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 47m | -0m 11s | 05:25 | 19:40 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:17 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
06:39
↑
69° ENE
|
18:27
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 47m | -0m 11s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:17 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.45 |
| 24 |
06:40
↑
69° ENE
|
18:27
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 47m | -0m 10s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:17 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.48 |
| 25 |
06:40
↑
69° ENE
|
18:27
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 47m | -0m 10s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:51 | 19:15 | 06:17 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
06:40
↑
69° ENE
|
18:27
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 46m | -0m 10s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:52 | 19:15 | 06:17 | 18:49 | 12:33 | 151.53 |
| 27 |
06:40
↑
69° ENE
|
18:27
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 46m | -0m 09s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:52 | 19:15 | 06:17 | 18:50 | 12:33 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
06:40
↑
68° ENE
|
18:27
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | -0m 09s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:52 | 19:15 | 06:18 | 18:50 | 12:34 | 151.58 |
| 29 |
06:40
↑
68° ENE
|
18:27
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | -0m 09s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:52 | 19:15 | 06:18 | 18:50 | 12:34 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
06:41
↑
68° ENE
|
18:27
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | -0m 08s | 05:26 | 19:41 | 05:52 | 19:16 | 06:18 | 18:50 | 12:34 | 151.63 |
| 31 |
06:41
↑
68° ENE
|
18:27
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | -0m 08s | 05:26 | 19:42 | 05:52 | 19:16 | 06:18 | 18:50 | 12:34 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Tshikapa. 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 Tshikapa, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 01 to 08 and the latest sunset of May is on May 01.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Tshikapa?
Days in Tshikapa are currently getting longer by about 20s each day, roughly 2 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Tshikapa Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:13-06:21 | 18:48-18:56 |
| Golden hour | 06:21-07:01 | 18:08-18:48 |
Tshikapa's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | 12h 29m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | 11h 44m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 16, 2026 | 06:09 |
| Latest sunset | January 24, 2027 | 19:01 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Tshikapa
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Tshikapa also fixes the Qibla: face 33deg (NNE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 3,727 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Tshikapa 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.
Tshikapa sees its golden hour today around 06:21-07:01 and 18:08-18:48, framed by the blue hour at 06:13-06:21 and 18:48-18:56. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Tshikapa
What time is sunrise in Tshikapa today?
Today Tshikapa has sunrise at 06:34 local time.
What time is sunset in Tshikapa today?
Sunset in Tshikapa today is at 18:35 local time.
What time is solar noon in Tshikapa today?
Solar noon in Tshikapa — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:35 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Tshikapa?
In Tshikapa today: civil twilight begins at 06:13 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:56 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Tshikapa?
Nautical twilight in Tshikapa today runs from 05:49 in the morning to 19:20 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Tshikapa for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Tshikapa ends at 19:45 in the evening and resumes at 05:25 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 Tshikapa?
Today in Tshikapa, the sun rises at an azimuth of 84° and sets at 276° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
