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Buta Sunrise & Sunset Times Today

Official Solar Data for Buta, DR CongoJuly 4, 2026

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Sunrise

6:18 AM

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Sunset

6:34 PM

Solar Position

  • Current Time:Loading...
  • Sun Direction:493.33° (SE)
  • Sun Altitude:59.58°
  • Next Solstice:December 21
  • Daylight:12h 16m

Next 7 Days Sunrise & Sunset for Buta

Sun, Jul 5
🌅6:18 AM
🌇6:35 PM
Daylight: 12h 16m
Mon, Jul 6
🌅6:18 AM
🌇6:35 PM
Daylight: 12h 16m
Tue, Jul 7
🌅6:18 AM
🌇6:35 PM
Daylight: 12h 16m
Wed, Jul 8
🌅6:18 AM
🌇6:35 PM
Daylight: 12h 16m
Thu, Jul 9
🌅6:19 AM
🌇6:35 PM
Daylight: 12h 16m
Fri, Jul 10
🌅6:19 AM
🌇6:35 PM
Daylight: 12h 16m
Sat, Jul 11
🌅6:19 AM
🌇6:35 PM
Daylight: 12h 16m

Today in Buta, DR Congo, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 16m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Buta is currently in its Summer season.

Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Buta

For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Buta runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:34 PM.

Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Buta's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.

Solar Noon & UV Index

Solar noon in Buta falls exactly at 12:26 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 59.58 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Buta in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.

Why Does Sunrise Shift in Buta?

At Buta's latitude of 2.7858°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 493.33° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Buta are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 2.7858, 24.729. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.

Historical Sunrise in Buta (Past Years)

Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Buta versus 1 year and 5 years ago:

YearSunriseSunsetDaylight
Today6:18 AM6:34 PM12h 16m
20256:18 AM6:34 PM12h 16m
20216:18 AM6:34 PM12h 16m

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the sun rise in Buta today?

In Buta, the sun rises at exactly 6:18 AM and sets at 6:34 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 16m of daylight.

When is golden hour in Buta today?

Today, morning golden hour in Buta runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:32 PM.

Why does sunrise in Buta shift every day?

At Buta's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 493.33° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.

What is the UV Index in Buta at solar noon?

Solar noon occurs at 12:26 PM when the sun reaches 59.58. This produces very high UV, typical of Buta in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.

Has the sunrise time in Buta changed compared to previous years?

Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:18 AM.

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