Sunrise & sunset times in Maroua, Cameroon
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 18:29 in Maroua. All times are shown in the Africa/Douala timezone.
Today in Maroua
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Golden hour in Maroua 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 Maroua when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Maroua (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Maroua’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:24 | 17:59 | 12:12 | 11h 34m |
| February | 06:22 | 18:10 | 12:16 | 11h 47m |
| March | 06:09 | 18:13 | 12:11 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:52 | 18:13 | 12:02 | 12h 21m |
| May | 05:40 | 18:17 | 11:59 | 12h 36m |
| June | 05:41 | 18:25 | 12:03 | 12h 44m |
| July | 05:48 | 18:29 | 12:08 | 12h 41m |
| August | 05:53 | 18:21 | 12:07 | 12h 28m |
| September | 05:52 | 18:03 | 11:57 | 12h 10m |
| October | 05:51 | 17:45 | 11:48 | 11h 53m |
| November | 05:58 | 17:36 | 11:47 | 11h 38m |
| December | 06:12 | 17:43 | 11:57 | 11h 30m |
Solar year in Maroua (2026)
Day length in Maroua swings by 1h 14m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Maroua
Longest day in Maroua: 12h 37m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 23m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 34m.
Moon tonight in Maroua
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 Maroua today?▼
The sun rises at 05:47 Africa/Douala in Maroua, Cameroon today.
What time is sunset in Maroua today?▼
The sun sets at 18:29 Africa/Douala in Maroua today.
How long is the day in Maroua today?▼
Daylight in Maroua today lasts 12 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Maroua?▼
The morning golden hour in Maroua runs from 05:25 to 06:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:59 to 18:52.
What is the timezone of Maroua?▼
Maroua 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 Maroua?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Maroua is 21 June 2026, with 12h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Maroua?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Maroua is 21 December 2026, with 11h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Maroua?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Maroua swings by 1h 14m.