Sunrise & sunset times in Yaoundé, Cameroon
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:24 in Yaoundé. All times are shown in the Africa/Douala timezone.
Today in Yaoundé
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Yaoundé (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Yaoundé’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:25 | 18:21 | 12:23 | 11h 55m |
| February | 06:28 | 18:27 | 12:28 | 11h 59m |
| March | 06:20 | 18:25 | 12:22 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:07 | 18:19 | 12:13 | 12h 12m |
| May | 06:01 | 18:19 | 12:10 | 12h 17m |
| June | 06:04 | 18:24 | 12:14 | 12h 20m |
| July | 06:10 | 18:29 | 12:19 | 12h 19m |
| August | 06:11 | 18:25 | 12:18 | 12h 14m |
| September | 06:05 | 18:13 | 12:09 | 12h 08m |
| October | 05:58 | 18:00 | 11:59 | 12h 01m |
| November | 06:00 | 17:56 | 11:58 | 11h 56m |
| December | 06:11 | 18:06 | 12:09 | 11h 54m |
Solar year in Yaoundé (2026)
Because Yaoundé is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 27m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Yaoundé
Longest day in Yaoundé: 12h 13m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 47m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 13m.
Moon tonight in Yaoundé
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Yaoundé today?▼
The sun rises at 06:03 Africa/Douala in Yaoundé, Cameroon today.
What time is sunset in Yaoundé today?▼
The sun sets at 18:24 Africa/Douala in Yaoundé today.
How long is the day in Yaoundé today?▼
Daylight in Yaoundé today lasts 12 hours and 20 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Yaoundé?▼
The morning golden hour in Yaoundé runs from 05:41 to 06:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:54 to 18:47.
What is the timezone of Yaoundé?▼
Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Yaoundé is 21 June 2026, with 12h 21m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Yaoundé?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Yaoundé is 21 December 2026, with 11h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Yaoundé?▼
Because Yaoundé is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 27m. Days are nearly the same length all year.