Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Dar es Salaam get today?

Accepted Answer

Dar es Salaam currently gets approximately 12 hours and 17 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. Because Dar es Salaam is near the equator, day length stays relatively consistent, typically between 11 and 13 hours. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Dar es Salaam change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 6.8° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. Near the equator, sunrise times vary by less than an hour across the year. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Dar es Salaam vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 6.8°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. Near the equator, sunset times remain fairly consistent throughout the year, typically varying by less than an hour.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

Dar es Salaam is located near the equator at 6.8° latitude, so day length varies relatively little throughout the year — typically between about 11 and 13 hours. The sun rises and sets at roughly the same time year-round, and twilight transitions are short and abrupt compared to higher latitudes. This consistency makes Dar es Salaam one of the more predictable locations for planning outdoor activities. The slight variation that does occur peaks around the equinoxes in March and September.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Dar es Salaam is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). Near the equator, civil twilight is relatively short, typically lasting only 20–25 minutes. The exact duration for Dar es Salaam is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Dar es Salaam.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Dar es Salaam occurs around the summer solstice. For Dar es Salaam in the Southern Hemisphere, the longest day is around December 21–22. On this date, Dar es Salaam experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. Near the equator, the longest day is only slightly longer than the shortest, differing by about 1–2 hours. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Dar es Salaam?

Accepted Answer

Dar es Salaam does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Dar es Salaam compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	4:49:45 AM
Nautical Dawn	5:14:33 AM
Civil Dawn	5:39:15 AM
Sunrise	6:00:28 AM
Golden Hour End	6:28:27 AM
Solar Noon	12:08:59 PM
Golden Hour Start	5:49:32 PM
Sunset	6:17:31 PM
Civil Dusk	6:38:43 PM
Nautical Dusk	7:03:26 PM
Astronomical Dusk	7:28:13 PM
Day Length	12h 17m

Moonrise	2:24:22 PM
Moonset	2:57:48 AM
Moon Phase	🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Illumination	76%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Oct 1, Thu	6:09 AM	6:19 PM	12h 10m	10:45 PM	9:47 AM	🌖
Oct 2, Fri	6:08 AM	6:18 PM	12h 10m	11:50 PM	10:49 AM	🌗
Oct 3, Sat	6:08 AM	6:18 PM	12h 10m	12:52 AM	11:55 AM	🌗
Oct 4, Sun	6:07 AM	6:18 PM	12h 11m	1:51 AM	12:59 PM	🌗
Oct 5, Mon	6:07 AM	6:18 PM	12h 11m	2:45 AM	2:00 PM	🌘
Oct 6, Tue	6:06 AM	6:18 PM	12h 12m	—	2:57 PM	🌘
Oct 7, Wed	6:06 AM	6:18 PM	12h 12m	3:34 AM	3:50 PM	🌘
Oct 8, Thu	6:05 AM	6:18 PM	12h 12m	4:18 AM	4:40 PM	🌘
Oct 9, Fri	6:05 AM	6:18 PM	12h 13m	5:01 AM	5:28 PM	🌑
Oct 10, Sat	6:04 AM	6:17 PM	12h 13m	5:43 AM	6:15 PM	🌑
Oct 11, Sun	6:04 AM	6:17 PM	12h 13m	6:24 AM	7:04 PM	🌑
Oct 12, Mon	6:04 AM	6:17 PM	12h 14m	7:07 AM	7:53 PM	🌑
Oct 13, Tue	6:03 AM	6:17 PM	12h 14m	7:52 AM	8:43 PM	🌒
Oct 14, Wed	6:03 AM	6:17 PM	12h 14m	8:39 AM	9:34 PM	🌒
Oct 15, Thu	6:02 AM	6:17 PM	12h 15m	9:28 AM	10:25 PM	🌒
Oct 16, Fri	6:02 AM	6:17 PM	12h 15m	10:19 AM	11:16 PM	🌒
Oct 17, Sat	6:01 AM	6:17 PM	12h 16m	11:10 AM	12:05 AM	🌓
Oct 18, Sun	6:01 AM	6:17 PM	12h 16m	12:00 PM	12:51 AM	🌓
Oct 19, Mon	6:01 AM	6:17 PM	12h 16m	12:50 PM	1:35 AM	🌓
Oct 20, Tue	6:00 AM	6:17 PM	12h 17m	1:38 PM	2:16 AM	🌓
Oct 21, Wed	6:00 AM	6:17 PM	12h 17m	2:24 PM	2:57 AM	🌔
Oct 22, Thu	6:00 AM	6:17 PM	12h 17m	3:10 PM	—	🌔
Oct 23, Fri	5:59 AM	6:17 PM	12h 18m	3:56 PM	3:37 AM	🌔
Oct 24, Sat	5:59 AM	6:17 PM	12h 18m	4:45 PM	4:18 AM	🌔
Oct 25, Sun	5:59 AM	6:17 PM	12h 18m	5:35 PM	5:01 AM	🌕
Oct 26, Mon	5:58 AM	6:17 PM	12h 19m	6:29 PM	5:47 AM	🌕
Oct 27, Tue	5:58 AM	6:17 PM	12h 19m	7:28 PM	6:38 AM	🌕
Oct 28, Wed	5:58 AM	6:17 PM	12h 20m	8:30 PM	7:34 AM	🌖
Oct 29, Thu	5:58 AM	6:18 PM	12h 20m	9:35 PM	8:35 AM	🌖
Oct 30, Fri	5:57 AM	6:18 PM	12h 20m	10:39 PM	9:39 AM	🌖
Oct 31, Sat	5:57 AM	6:18 PM	12h 21m	11:40 PM	10:44 AM	🌗

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