Sunrise & sunset times in Lilongwe, Malawi
On Friday 29 May 2026, the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:23 in Lilongwe. All times are shown in the Africa/Blantyre timezone.
Today in Lilongwe
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Monthly sunrise & sunset in Lilongwe (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Lilongwe’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:28 | 18:19 | 11:54 | 12h 51m |
| February | 05:42 | 18:15 | 11:58 | 12h 32m |
| March | 05:48 | 17:59 | 11:53 | 12h 10m |
| April | 05:51 | 17:38 | 11:44 | 11h 47m |
| May | 05:57 | 17:25 | 11:41 | 11h 28m |
| June | 06:06 | 17:24 | 11:45 | 11h 18m |
| July | 06:09 | 17:32 | 11:50 | 11h 22m |
| August | 06:00 | 17:38 | 11:49 | 11h 38m |
| September | 05:39 | 17:40 | 11:40 | 12h 00m |
| October | 05:18 | 17:42 | 11:30 | 12h 24m |
| November | 05:06 | 17:52 | 11:29 | 12h 45m |
| December | 05:11 | 18:08 | 11:39 | 12h 56m |
Solar year in Lilongwe (2026)
Day length in Lilongwe swings by 1h 39m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Lilongwe
Longest day in Lilongwe: 12h 50m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 10m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 15m.
Moon tonight in Lilongwe
Next full moon on 31 May 2026, next new moon on 15 June 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Lilongwe today?▼
The sun rises at 06:01 Africa/Blantyre in Lilongwe, Malawi today.
What time is sunset in Lilongwe today?▼
The sun sets at 17:23 Africa/Blantyre in Lilongwe today.
How long is the day in Lilongwe today?▼
Daylight in Lilongwe today lasts 11 hours and 22 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lilongwe?▼
The morning golden hour in Lilongwe runs from 05:38 to 06:31, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:52 to 17:46.
What is the timezone of Lilongwe?▼
Lilongwe uses the Africa/Blantyre timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Lilongwe?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Lilongwe is 21 December 2026, with 12h 57m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lilongwe?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Lilongwe is 21 June 2026, with 11h 18m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Lilongwe?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Lilongwe swings by 1h 39m.