Longest and shortest day in Matola
In Matola, Mozambique, the longest day of 2026 is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 13h 46m of daylight, and the shortest is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 10h 31m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 05:53 | 18:01 | 12h 8m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 06:36 | 17:07 | 10h 31m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 05:39 | 17:46 | 12h 6m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 04:55 | 18:41 | 13h 46m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:11 | 18:46 | 13h 35m |
| February | 05:35 | 18:33 | 12h 58m |
| March | 05:51 | 18:06 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:05 | 17:34 | 11h 29m |
| May | 06:20 | 17:12 | 10h 51m |
| June | 06:34 | 17:06 | 10h 31m |
| July | 06:36 | 17:16 | 10h 40m |
| August | 06:18 | 17:30 | 11h 12m |
| September | 05:47 | 17:43 | 11h 56m |
| October | 05:15 | 17:56 | 12h 41m |
| November | 04:53 | 18:16 | 13h 23m |
| December | 04:52 | 18:37 | 13h 45m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Matola
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Matola 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 Matola sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Matola
When is the longest day in Matola?
The longest day in Matola falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 13h 46m of daylight, sunrise at 04:55 and sunset at 18:41.
When is the shortest day in Matola?
The shortest day in Matola falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 10h 31m of daylight, sunrise at 06:36 and sunset at 17:07.
How much does day length change through the year in Matola?
Between the longest and shortest day, Matola gains and loses about 3h 15m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Matola's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.