Sunrise & Sunset Times in Zanzibar City — August 2026

Sunrise & Sunset in Zanzibar City During August

August in Zanzibar City sees daylight increasing at a more noticeable pace than July. By mid-month, sunrise has shifted several minutes earlier and sunset several minutes later compared to the solstice. The sun climbs a bit higher at noon, strengthening the midday warmth. The overall feel remains wintery, but the expanding civil twilight and lengthening afternoons signal that spring is within sight. Day length gains accelerate through the month.

Golden Hour & Twilight in August

During August, golden hour in Zanzibar City lasts approximately 48 minutes each morning and evening. The low sun angle during these periods produces warm, directional light prized by photographers and filmmakers. Civil twilight — the period when the sun is just below the horizon — adds extra usable light before sunrise and after sunset, extending the practical daylight window beyond the times shown in the table above.

Through August, days in Zanzibar City are lengthening by roughly 0.3 minutes per day, adding up to about 0h 8m over the course of the month.

August 2026 Summary — Zanzibar City

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