Sunrise and Sunset in Rusape Today
In Rusape, Zimbabwe, the sun rises today on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 05:38 and sets at 17:47. The day length is 12h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 11:43.
Golden Hour in Rusape
Morning: 05:38–06:07 · Evening: 17:18–17:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rusape, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:38 to 06:07. The evening golden hour extends from 17:18 to 17:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rusape
Morning: 05:16–05:24 · Evening: 18:01–18:09
The Blue Hour in Rusape offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:16 to 05:24, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:01 to 18:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rusape
Rusape is located at a latitude of -18.53° and a longitude of 32.13°. The city is in the Africa/Harare timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rusape vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rusape
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rusape. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Rusape, with up to 13h 15m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Rusape sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Rusape brings the shortest days with only 11h 1m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rusape. All times are in local time.