Sunrise and Sunset in Diani Beach Today
In Diani Beach, Kenya, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:04 and sets at 18:14. The day length is 12h 10m. Solar noon is reached at 12:09.
Diani Beach: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Diani Beach at 12:09 – 9 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 9 at 05:56, the latest on July 19 at 06:31.
The sun sets earliest on October 24 at 18:12 and latest on February 3 at 18:44.
The longest day of the year has 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Diani Beach through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:20 | 18:41 | 12 h 21 min | west-southwest 249° | 32/24 °C | 24 mm |
| Feb | 06:28 | 18:43 | 12 h 15 min | west-southwest 257° | 33/24 °C | 15 mm |
| Mar | 06:26 | 18:34 | 12 h 8 min | west 268° | 33/24 °C | 62 mm |
| Apr | 06:21 | 18:22 | 12 h 1 min | west 280° | 31/23 °C | 129 mm |
| May | 06:20 | 18:15 | 11 h 55 min | west-northwest 289° | 29/22 °C | 217 mm |
| Jun | 06:25 | 18:18 | 11 h 52 min | west-northwest 293° | 28/21 °C | 74 mm |
| Jul | 06:30 | 18:24 | 11 h 54 min | west-northwest 291° | 28/20 °C | 36 mm |
| Aug | 06:27 | 18:25 | 11 h 58 min | west-northwest 284° | 28/21 °C | 29 mm |
| Sep | 06:14 | 18:19 | 12 h 5 min | west 273° | 29/22 °C | 38 mm |
| Oct | 06:01 | 18:13 | 12 h 12 min | west 261° | 30/22 °C | 98 mm |
| Nov | 05:56 | 18:15 | 12 h 19 min | west-southwest 251° | 31/23 °C | 104 mm |
| Dec | 06:05 | 18:28 | 12 h 22 min | west-southwest 247° | 31/23 °C | 69 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (293°) in June, west-southwest (247°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 47° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in February at 33 °C by day, driest in February with 15 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Diani Beach
Morning: 05:51–06:32 · Evening: 17:47–18:27
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Diani Beach, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:51 to 06:32. The evening golden hour extends from 17:47 to 18:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Diani Beach
Morning: 05:43–05:51 · Evening: 18:27–18:35
The Blue Hour in Diani Beach offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:43 to 05:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:27 to 18:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Diani Beach
Diani Beach is located at a latitude of -4.32° and a longitude of 39.57°. The city is in the Africa/Nairobi timezone. Being in the tropics, Diani Beach has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Diani Beach
Spring brings 12h 6m of daylight to Diani Beach around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Diani Beach last only about 12h 23m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Diani Beach has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Diani Beach still offer 11h 52m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
Cities near Diani Beach
On the same latitude as Diani Beach
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Diani Beach (4.3° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 10m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Diani Beach
When does the sun rise in Diani Beach today?
Today the sun rises in Diani Beach at 06:04 and sets at 18:14.
How long is the day in Diani Beach today?
The day lasts 12h 10m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Diani Beach today?
In the morning from 05:51–06:32, in the evening from 17:47–18:27.
When is the longest day in Diani Beach?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 52m.
When does it get dark in Diani Beach today?
It is dark from 18:35, fully dark from 19:23.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Diani Beach. All times are in local time. How it is calculated