Sunrise & Sunset Today in Zanzibar, Tanzania 🇹🇿
In Zanzibar today the sun comes up at 06:35 in the ENE and goes down at 18:24, for 11h 49m of daylight (+0m 11s vs yesterday). Right now Zanzibar gains roughly 13s of daylight per day, near 1 minutes a week.
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:34 ↑ 71.2° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:24 ↑ 288.7° WNW
Day Length: 11h 49m
Sun Direction: ENE
Sun Altitude: -59.21°
Sun Distance: 151.888 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Zanzibar?
July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Zanzibar
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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 |
06:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:20
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 45m | +0m 03s | 05:19 | 19:35 | 05:45 | 19:09 | 06:11 | 18:43 | 12:27 | 152.08 |
| 2 |
06:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:20
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 45m | +0m 04s | 05:19 | 19:35 | 05:45 | 19:09 | 06:11 | 18:43 | 12:27 | 152.08 |
| 3 |
06:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:20
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 04s | 05:19 | 19:35 | 05:45 | 19:09 | 06:11 | 18:43 | 12:27 | 152.08 |
| 4 |
06:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:20
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 04s | 05:19 | 19:35 | 05:45 | 19:09 | 06:11 | 18:43 | 12:27 | 152.09 |
| 5 |
06:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:20
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 05s | 05:19 | 19:35 | 05:45 | 19:09 | 06:11 | 18:43 | 12:27 | 152.09 |
| 6 |
06:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:21
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 05s | 05:20 | 19:35 | 05:45 | 19:09 | 06:11 | 18:44 | 12:27 | 152.09 |
| 7 |
06:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:21
↑
293° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 05s | 05:20 | 19:36 | 05:46 | 19:10 | 06:12 | 18:44 | 12:28 | 152.09 |
| 8 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:21
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 06s | 05:20 | 19:36 | 05:46 | 19:10 | 06:12 | 18:44 | 12:28 | 152.09 |
| 9 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:21
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 06s | 05:20 | 19:36 | 05:46 | 19:10 | 06:12 | 18:44 | 12:28 | 152.09 |
| 10 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:21
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 06s | 05:20 | 19:36 | 05:46 | 19:10 | 06:12 | 18:44 | 12:28 | 152.08 |
| 11 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:22
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 07s | 05:20 | 19:36 | 05:46 | 19:10 | 06:12 | 18:45 | 12:28 | 152.08 |
| 12 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:22
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 46m | +0m 07s | 05:20 | 19:36 | 05:46 | 19:10 | 06:12 | 18:45 | 12:28 | 152.08 |
| 13 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:22
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 47m | +0m 07s | 05:21 | 19:36 | 05:46 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:45 | 12:28 | 152.07 |
| 14 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:22
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 47m | +0m 08s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:46 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:45 | 12:29 | 152.07 |
| 15 |
06:35
↑
68° ENE
|
18:22
↑
292° WNW
|
11h 47m | +0m 08s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:45 | 12:29 | 152.06 |
| 16 |
06:35
↑
69° ENE
|
18:23
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 47m | +0m 08s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:45 | 12:29 | 152.05 |
| 17 |
06:35
↑
69° ENE
|
18:23
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 47m | +0m 09s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:45 | 12:29 | 152.04 |
| 18 |
06:35
↑
69° ENE
|
18:23
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 47m | +0m 09s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 152.03 |
| 19 |
06:35
↑
69° ENE
|
18:23
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 48m | +0m 09s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 152.02 |
| 20 |
06:35
↑
69° ENE
|
18:23
↑
291° WNW
|
11h 48m | +0m 10s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
06:35
↑
70° ENE
|
18:23
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 48m | +0m 10s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:11 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 152.00 |
| 22 |
06:35
↑
70° ENE
|
18:23
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 48m | +0m 10s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 151.99 |
| 23 |
06:35
↑
70° ENE
|
18:24
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 48m | +0m 11s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 151.98 |
| 24 |
06:35
↑
70° ENE
|
18:24
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 48m | +0m 11s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 151.96 |
| 25 |
06:35
↑
70° ENE
|
18:24
↑
290° WNW
|
11h 49m | +0m 11s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 151.95 |
| 26 |
06:35
↑
70° ENE
|
18:24
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 49m | +0m 11s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 151.93 |
| 27 |
06:35
↑
71° ENE
|
18:24
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 49m | +0m 12s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 151.92 |
| 28 |
06:34
↑
71° ENE
|
18:24
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 49m | +0m 12s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:46 | 12:29 | 151.90 |
| 29 |
06:34
↑
71° ENE
|
18:24
↑
289° WNW
|
11h 49m | +0m 12s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:47 | 12:29 | 151.89 |
| 30 |
06:34
↑
72° ENE
|
18:24
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 50m | +0m 12s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:47 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:47 | 12:29 | 151.87 |
| 31 |
06:34
↑
72° ENE
|
18:24
↑
288° WNW
|
11h 50m | +0m 13s | 05:21 | 19:37 | 05:46 | 19:12 | 06:12 | 18:47 | 12:29 | 151.85 |
|
All times are in local time for Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar, the earliest sunrise of July is on July 01 to 07 or July 28 to 31 and the latest sunset of July is on July 23 to 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Zanzibar?
Days in Zanzibar are currently getting longer by about 13s each day, roughly 1 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zanzibar Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:12-06:20 | 18:38-18:46 |
| Golden hour | 06:20-07:03 | 17:56-18:38 |
Zanzibar's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | 12h 28m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | 11h 45m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 16, 2026 | 05:56 |
| Latest sunset | January 24, 2027 | 18:47 |
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.
Zanzibar sees its golden hour today around 06:20-07:03 and 17:56-18:38, framed by the blue hour at 06:12-06:20 and 18:38-18:46. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Zanzibar
What time is sunrise in Zanzibar today?
Today Zanzibar has sunrise at 06:34 local time.
What time is sunset in Zanzibar today?
Sunset in Zanzibar today is at 18:24 local time.
What time is solar noon in Zanzibar today?
Solar noon in Zanzibar — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:29 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Zanzibar?
In Zanzibar today: civil twilight begins at 06:12 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:47 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Zanzibar?
Nautical twilight in Zanzibar today runs from 05:47 in the morning to 19:12 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Zanzibar for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Zanzibar ends at 19:37 in the evening and resumes at 05:21 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 Zanzibar?
Today in Zanzibar, 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.
