Golden hour in Mbuji-Mayi — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in Mbuji-Mayi, next 12 months#
Local time (Africa/Lubumbashi), including daylight-saving changes. Golden hour = sun between −4° and +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.
| Date | Blue hour (am) | Golden hour (am) | Sunrise / sunset | Golden hour (pm) | Blue hour (pm) | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01 | 05:49–05:57 | 05:57–06:38 | 06:10 / 18:20 | 17:52–18:32 | 18:32–18:40 | 12 h 09 min |
| Oct 15 | 05:43–05:51 | 05:51–06:32 | 06:04 / 18:18 | 17:50–18:31 | 18:31–18:39 | 12 h 14 min |
| Nov 01 | 05:37–05:46 | 05:46–06:27 | 05:59 / 18:19 | 17:50–18:32 | 18:32–18:40 | 12 h 20 min |
| Nov 15 | 05:36–05:44 | 05:44–06:27 | 05:58 / 18:22 | 17:53–18:35 | 18:35–18:44 | 12 h 24 min |
| Dec 01 | 05:38–05:47 | 05:47–06:30 | 06:01 / 18:28 | 17:58–18:42 | 18:42–18:50 | 12 h 27 min |
| Dec 15 | 05:43–05:52 | 05:52–06:36 | 06:06 / 18:35 | 18:05–18:49 | 18:49–18:57 | 12 h 29 min |
| Jan 01 | 05:52–06:00 | 06:00–06:44 | 06:14 / 18:43 | 18:13–18:57 | 18:57–19:05 | 12 h 28 min |
| Jan 15 | 05:59–06:07 | 06:07–06:51 | 06:21 / 18:48 | 18:18–19:01 | 19:01–19:10 | 12 h 26 min |
| Feb 01 | 06:06–06:14 | 06:14–06:56 | 06:28 / 18:50 | 18:21–19:03 | 19:03–19:12 | 12 h 22 min |
| Feb 15 | 06:09–06:17 | 06:17–06:58 | 06:30 / 18:48 | 18:20–19:01 | 19:01–19:10 | 12 h 18 min |
| Mar 01 | 06:10–06:18 | 06:18–06:59 | 06:31 / 18:44 | 18:16–18:57 | 18:57–19:05 | 12 h 13 min |
| Mar 15 | 06:09–06:17 | 06:17–06:57 | 06:30 / 18:38 | 18:11–18:51 | 18:51–18:59 | 12 h 08 min |
| Apr 01 | 06:07–06:15 | 06:15–06:55 | 06:28 / 18:30 | 18:03–18:43 | 18:43–18:51 | 12 h 03 min |
| Apr 15 | 06:05–06:13 | 06:13–06:54 | 06:26 / 18:24 | 17:56–18:37 | 18:37–18:45 | 11 h 58 min |
| May 01 | 06:04–06:12 | 06:12–06:54 | 06:25 / 18:19 | 17:51–18:32 | 18:32–18:41 | 11 h 54 min |
| May 15 | 06:04–06:13 | 06:13–06:55 | 06:26 / 18:17 | 17:47–18:30 | 18:30–18:39 | 11 h 50 min |
| Jun 01 | 06:07–06:16 | 06:16–06:59 | 06:29 / 18:17 | 17:47–18:30 | 18:30–18:39 | 11 h 47 min |
| Jun 15 | 06:10–06:19 | 06:19–07:03 | 06:33 / 18:19 | 17:49–18:33 | 18:33–18:41 | 11 h 46 min |
| Jul 01 | 06:13–06:22 | 06:22–07:06 | 06:36 / 18:22 | 17:52–18:36 | 18:36–18:45 | 11 h 46 min |
| Jul 15 | 06:15–06:24 | 06:24–07:07 | 06:37 / 18:25 | 17:55–18:39 | 18:39–18:47 | 11 h 48 min |
| Aug 01 | 06:14–06:23 | 06:23–07:05 | 06:36 / 18:27 | 17:58–18:40 | 18:40–18:49 | 11 h 51 min |
| Aug 15 | 06:11–06:19 | 06:19–07:01 | 06:32 / 18:27 | 17:59–18:40 | 18:40–18:48 | 11 h 54 min |
| Sep 01 | 06:05–06:13 | 06:13–06:53 | 06:26 / 18:25 | 17:57–18:38 | 18:38–18:46 | 11 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 05:58–06:06 | 06:06–06:46 | 06:19 / 18:22 | 17:55–18:35 | 18:35–18:43 | 12 h 04 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in Mbuji-Mayi#
The longest day in the table is around December 15 (12 h 29 min) and the shortest around June 15 (11 h 46 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 40 min near March and up to 44 min near June. At 6.1° S the sun sets at a steep angle, so golden hour is short — be in position early.
Solar noon today is at 12:14 when the sun reaches 88° above the horizon. Midday light is harsh — plan portraits for the golden hours or open shade.
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Frequently asked questions#
When is golden hour in Mbuji-Mayi today?
Morning: 05:56–06:37; evening: 17:52–18:32 (Africa/Lubumbashi).
When is blue hour in Mbuji-Mayi?
Today: 05:48–05:56 in the morning and 18:32–18:40 in the evening.
What time is sunset in Mbuji-Mayi today?
18:19 local time; sunrise was at 06:09.
How long is golden hour in Mbuji-Mayi?
Between 40 min and 44 min per session depending on the season.
Sources & licences#
- GeoNames (city coordinates & time zones) — CC BY 4.0
- NOAA solar calculator algorithm — Public domain
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources