Today in Chingola, Zambia, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 6:05 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 44m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Chingola is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chingola
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chingola runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:36 PM and lasts until 6:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Chingola's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chingola falls exactly at 12:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.57 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Chingola in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chingola?
At Chingola's latitude of -12.5474926°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 131.70° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chingola are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -12.5474926, 27.8600422. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chingola (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 Chingola versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 44m |
| 2025 | 6:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 45m |
| 2021 | 6:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chingola today?
In Chingola, the sun rises at exactly 6:20 AM and sets at 6:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 44m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chingola today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chingola runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:36 PM and lasts until 6:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chingola shift every day?
At Chingola's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 131.70° (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 Chingola at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:13 PM when the sun reaches 53.57. This produces very high UV, typical of Chingola in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Chingola 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 6:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:20 AM.