Longest and shortest day in Kolwezi
In Kolwezi, DR Congo, the longest day of 2026 is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 12h 45m of daylight, and the shortest is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 11h 30m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:22 | 18:28 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 06:35 | 18:04 | 11h 30m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:07 | 18:14 | 12h 6m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 05:53 | 18:38 | 12h 45m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:06 | 18:47 | 12h 41m |
| February | 06:18 | 18:45 | 12h 26m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:32 | 12h 10m |
| April | 06:22 | 18:14 | 11h 52m |
| May | 06:25 | 18:03 | 11h 38m |
| June | 06:33 | 18:03 | 11h 30m |
| July | 06:37 | 18:10 | 11h 33m |
| August | 06:30 | 18:15 | 11h 45m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:14 | 12h 2m |
| October | 05:54 | 18:13 | 12h 20m |
| November | 05:44 | 18:20 | 12h 36m |
| December | 05:50 | 18:35 | 12h 45m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Kolwezi
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Kolwezi leans toward the Sun for part of the year and away for the rest. When it leans toward the Sun the days lengthen and the Sun climbs higher; half a year later the opposite happens. The size of the swing depends on how far Kolwezi sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Kolwezi
When is the longest day in Kolwezi?
The longest day in Kolwezi falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 12h 45m of daylight, sunrise at 05:53 and sunset at 18:38.
When is the shortest day in Kolwezi?
The shortest day in Kolwezi falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 11h 30m of daylight, sunrise at 06:35 and sunset at 18:04.
How much does day length change through the year in Kolwezi?
Between the longest and shortest day, Kolwezi gains and loses about 1h 15m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Kolwezi's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.