Golden Hour in Goma, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

· Africa/Lubumbashi

Today's golden hour
Morning: 05:29 AM – 06:10 AM (40 min)
Evening: 05:25 PM – 06:05 PM (41 min)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, local time
☀️ Tip: Golden hour here means the sun is between 4° below and 6° above the horizon. It starts shortly before sunrise and ends shortly after sunset, so it is not a fixed 60 minutes: its length depends on latitude and season.

Golden hour through the year

Approximate times on the 15th of each month, Africa/Lubumbashi local time, including daylight saving time.

Golden hour in Goma, next 14 days

DateMorningEvening
05:29 AM – 06:10 AM 05:25 PM – 06:05 PM
05:29 AM – 06:10 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:29 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:29 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:29 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:28 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:28 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:28 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:28 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:28 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:28 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:28 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:27 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM
05:27 AM – 06:09 AM 05:24 PM – 06:05 PM

Times in Africa/Lubumbashi local time, calculated for -1.67409, 29.22845. A dash means the sun does not pass through the golden-hour band that day.

The golden hour in Goma occurs when the sun is low, so sunlight travels through more atmosphere and the light becomes warm and soft. See today's exact sunrise and sunset times for Goma, the blue hour and moon phase or the UV index in Goma.

About Goma

Goma is located in the Nord-Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It covers an area of 75.2 square kilometers and recorded a population of 781,875 residents in 2024. The city serves as a hub for both regional and international travel through Goma International Airport. Educational infrastructure includes the University of Goma and the Free University of the Great Lakes Countries. Physical landmarks within the city limits feature the Stade de Virunga, the Cathedral of St. Joseph, and the volcanic crater lake known as Lac Vert. Religious life is also represented by the Mother of Peace cathedral.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.