Golden Hour in Mombasa, Kenya

· Africa/Nairobi

Today's golden hour
Morning: 05:46 AM – 06:26 AM (41 min)
Evening: 05:45 PM – 06:25 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/Nairobi local time, including daylight saving time.

Golden hour in Mombasa, next 14 days

DateMorningEvening
05:46 AM – 06:26 AM 05:45 PM – 06:25 PM
05:45 AM – 06:26 AM 05:45 PM – 06:25 PM
05:45 AM – 06:26 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:45 AM – 06:26 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:45 AM – 06:25 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:44 AM – 06:25 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:44 AM – 06:25 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:44 AM – 06:25 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:44 AM – 06:25 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:44 AM – 06:25 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:43 AM – 06:25 AM 05:44 PM – 06:25 PM
05:43 AM – 06:24 AM 05:44 PM – 06:26 PM
05:43 AM – 06:24 AM 05:44 PM – 06:26 PM
05:43 AM – 06:24 AM 05:44 PM – 06:26 PM

Times in Africa/Nairobi local time, calculated for -4.05466, 39.66359. A dash means the sun does not pass through the golden-hour band that day.

The golden hour in Mombasa 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 Mombasa, the blue hour and moon phase or the UV index in Mombasa.

About Mombasa

Located in Kenya, Mombasa is a city within the region of the same name. It has existed as a municipality since 1593 and spans a total area of 294.7 square kilometres at an elevation of 50 metres. As of 2019, the city recorded a population of 1,208,333. Significant infrastructure includes Kilindini Harbour, which serves as a port, and the Fort Jesus Museum, classified as both a fort and a national park. The Holy Ghost Cathedral, a Catholic cathedral, also functions as a prominent feature within the urban area. The city maintains twin town agreements with Seattle, Long Beach, Fuzhou, Honolulu County, and Durban.

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