Longest and shortest day in Likasi
In Likasi, DR Congo, the longest day of 2026 is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 12h 46m of daylight, and the shortest is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 11h 29m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:17 | 18:23 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 06:30 | 17:59 | 11h 29m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:02 | 18:09 | 12h 6m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 05:47 | 18:34 | 12h 46m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:01 | 18:43 | 12h 42m |
| February | 06:13 | 18:40 | 12h 27m |
| March | 06:16 | 18:26 | 12h 10m |
| April | 06:17 | 18:08 | 11h 51m |
| May | 06:20 | 17:57 | 11h 37m |
| June | 06:28 | 17:58 | 11h 29m |
| July | 06:32 | 18:05 | 11h 32m |
| August | 06:25 | 18:10 | 11h 45m |
| September | 06:07 | 18:09 | 12h 2m |
| October | 05:48 | 18:09 | 12h 20m |
| November | 05:39 | 18:16 | 12h 37m |
| December | 05:45 | 18:31 | 12h 46m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Likasi
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Likasi 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 Likasi sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Likasi
When is the longest day in Likasi?
The longest day in Likasi falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 12h 46m of daylight, sunrise at 05:47 and sunset at 18:34.
When is the shortest day in Likasi?
The shortest day in Likasi falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 11h 29m of daylight, sunrise at 06:30 and sunset at 17:59.
How much does day length change through the year in Likasi?
Between the longest and shortest day, Likasi gains and loses about 1h 17m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Likasi's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.