Sun direction in Balaka (Malawi)

For On Now

On 13 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 17:39 in Balaka, giving 12h19mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 11:27. All times are local to Balaka.

Solar data for Balaka

04:54 — Dawn time in Balaka
05:15 — Sunrise time in Balaka
05:18—17:37 — Daylight time in Balaka
11:27 — Solar noon in Balaka
17:39 — Sunset time in Balaka
18:01 — Dusk time in Balaka


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Time :
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Position :
-14.98053,34.95586
Timezone :
Africa/Blantyre
Daylight duration :
12h19mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:03 — Night
04:03—04:28 — Astronomical twilight
04:28—04:54 — Nautical twilight
04:54—05:15 — Civil twilight
04:54 — Dawn
05:15 — Sunrise
05:18—17:37 — Daylight
11:27 — Solar noon
17:39 — Sunset
18:01 — Dusk
17:39—18:01 — Civil twilight
18:01—18:26 — Nautical twilight
18:26—18:51 — Astronomical twilight
18:51—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Balaka (Malawi). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !

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