Dusk and last light in Maputo
Last light (civil dusk) in Maputo today fades at 17:46, about 24 minutes after the sun sets at 17:22. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 18:41. Times for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, in Maputo's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 17:22 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 17:46 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 18:14 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 18:41 |
Dusk in Maputo, stage by stage
Dusk in Maputo runs the same three stages as dawn, in reverse. Once the sun sets, civil dusk, the last usable light, lingers until the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dusk follows at 12 degrees, when the sea horizon disappears, and astronomical dusk at 18 degrees, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. How long dusk lasts depends on Maputo's latitude: near the equator night falls fast, while at high latitudes dusk can stretch for hours or, in high summer, never fully darken. Every time here is computed for Maputo's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in Maputo
What time is last light in Maputo today?
Last light (civil dusk) in Maputo fades at 17:46 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, about 24 minutes after sunset at 17:22. All times are in Maputo's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in Maputo?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in Maputo; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in Maputo?
Maputo reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 18:41 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from Maputo's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.