Today in Kakamega, Kenya, the sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:51 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 8m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kakamega is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kakamega
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kakamega runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:21 PM and lasts until 6:51 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Kakamega's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kakamega falls exactly at 12:46 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 50.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Kakamega in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kakamega?
At Kakamega's latitude of 0.4957104°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 486.53° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kakamega are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 0.4957104, 34.8015489. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kakamega (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 Kakamega versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 8m |
| 2025 | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 8m |
| 2021 | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kakamega today?
In Kakamega, the sun rises at exactly 6:42 AM and sets at 6:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kakamega today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kakamega runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:21 PM and lasts until 6:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kakamega shift every day?
At Kakamega's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 486.53° (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 Kakamega at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:46 PM when the sun reaches 50.63. This produces very high UV, typical of Kakamega in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Kakamega 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 6:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:42 AM.