Sunrise & sunset times in Bafoussam, Cameroon
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:36 in Bafoussam. All times are shown in the Africa/Douala timezone.
Today in Bafoussam
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Bafoussam today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Bafoussam when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bafoussam (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bafoussam’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:32 | 18:22 | 12:27 | 11h 50m |
| February | 06:33 | 18:30 | 12:32 | 11h 57m |
| March | 06:24 | 18:29 | 12:27 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:11 | 18:25 | 12:18 | 12h 14m |
| May | 06:03 | 18:25 | 12:14 | 12h 22m |
| June | 06:05 | 18:31 | 12:18 | 12h 26m |
| July | 06:12 | 18:36 | 12:24 | 12h 24m |
| August | 06:13 | 18:31 | 12:22 | 12h 17m |
| September | 06:09 | 18:17 | 12:13 | 12h 08m |
| October | 06:04 | 18:04 | 12:04 | 11h 59m |
| November | 06:06 | 17:59 | 12:02 | 11h 52m |
| December | 06:19 | 18:07 | 12:13 | 11h 48m |
Solar year in Bafoussam (2026)
Because Bafoussam is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 38m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Bafoussam
Longest day in Bafoussam: 12h 19m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 41m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 17m.
Moon tonight in Bafoussam
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Bafoussam today?▼
The sun rises at 06:11 Africa/Douala in Bafoussam, Cameroon today.
What time is sunset in Bafoussam today?▼
The sun sets at 18:36 Africa/Douala in Bafoussam today.
How long is the day in Bafoussam today?▼
Daylight in Bafoussam today lasts 12 hours and 24 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bafoussam?▼
The morning golden hour in Bafoussam runs from 05:49 to 06:41, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:07 to 18:58.
What is the timezone of Bafoussam?▼
Bafoussam uses the Africa/Douala timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bafoussam?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bafoussam is 21 June 2026, with 12h 26m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bafoussam?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bafoussam is 21 December 2026, with 11h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bafoussam?▼
Because Bafoussam is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 38m. Days are nearly the same length all year.