Sunrise and Sunset times in Butare, Rwanda 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:08:23
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 Sunset: 18:21:31
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Day Length: 12h 13m 8s
Time zone: Africa/Kigali, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -2.5896, Longitude: 29.73
Butare
Southern Province, Rwanda 
77 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 06:07:52 | 12:14:37 | 18:21:22 | 12h 13m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 06:08:03 | 12:14:44 | 18:21:26 | 12h 13m 23s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 06:08:14 | 12:14:51 | 18:21:29 | 12h 13m 15s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 06:08:23 | 12:14:57 | 18:21:31 | 12h 13m 8s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 06:08:32 | 12:15:02 | 18:21:32 | 12h 13m 0s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 06:08:40 | 12:15:06 | 18:21:32 | 12h 12m 52s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 06:08:48 | 12:15:10 | 18:21:32 | 12h 12m 44s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 06:08:55 | 12:15:13 | 18:21:31 | 12h 12m 36s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 06:09:01 | 12:15:15 | 18:21:28 | 12h 12m 27s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 06:09:06 | 12:15:16 | 18:21:26 | 12h 12m 20s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 06:09:10 | 12:15:16 | 18:21:22 | 12h 12m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 06:09:14 | 12:15:16 | 18:21:17 | 12h 12m 3s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 06:09:17 | 12:15:14 | 18:21:12 | 12h 11m 55s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 06:09:19 | 12:15:13 | 18:21:06 | 12h 11m 47s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 06:09:21 | 12:15:10 | 18:20:59 | 12h 11m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 06:09:22 | 12:15:07 | 18:20:51 | 12h 11m 29s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 06:09:22 | 12:15:02 | 18:20:43 | 12h 11m 21s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 06:09:21 | 12:14:58 | 18:20:34 | 12h 11m 13s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 06:09:20 | 12:14:52 | 18:20:24 | 12h 11m 4s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 06:09:18 | 12:14:46 | 18:20:14 | 12h 10m 56s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 06:09:16 | 12:14:39 | 18:20:03 | 12h 10m 47s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 06:09:13 | 12:14:32 | 18:19:51 | 12h 10m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 06:09:09 | 12:14:24 | 18:19:39 | 12h 10m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 06:09:05 | 12:14:15 | 18:19:26 | 12h 10m 21s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 06:09:00 | 12:14:06 | 18:19:12 | 12h 10m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 06:08:55 | 12:13:56 | 18:18:58 | 12h 10m 3s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 06:08:49 | 12:13:46 | 18:18:43 | 12h 9m 54s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 06:08:42 | 12:13:35 | 18:18:28 | 12h 9m 46s |
Day length in Butare during the year on the chart:
Butare on Rwanda map:
Largest populated areas in Rwanda
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Countries closest to Rwanda
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks