Today in Mpika, Zambia, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 5:51 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 46m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Mpika is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mpika
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mpika runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:23 PM and lasts until 5:51 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Mpika's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mpika falls exactly at 11:58 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 51.31 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Mpika in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mpika?
At Mpika's latitude of -11.8431958°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 127.32° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mpika are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -11.8431958, 31.4555126. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mpika (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 Mpika versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 46m |
| 2025 | 6:05 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| 2021 | 6:05 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 46m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mpika today?
In Mpika, the sun rises at exactly 6:05 AM and sets at 5:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mpika today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mpika runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:23 PM and lasts until 5:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mpika shift every day?
At Mpika's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 127.32° (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 Mpika at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:58 AM when the sun reaches 51.31. This produces very high UV, typical of Mpika in Winter. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Mpika 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 6:05 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:05 AM.