Sunrise & sunset times in Tamale, Ghana
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:27 in Tamale. All times are shown in the Africa/Accra timezone.
Today in Tamale
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Golden hour in Tamale 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 Tamale when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tamale (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tamale’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:23 | 18:01 | 12:12 | 11h 38m |
| February | 06:22 | 18:12 | 12:17 | 11h 49m |
| March | 06:10 | 18:14 | 12:12 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:53 | 18:13 | 12:03 | 12h 19m |
| May | 05:43 | 18:16 | 11:59 | 12h 33m |
| June | 05:43 | 18:23 | 12:03 | 12h 40m |
| July | 05:50 | 18:27 | 12:09 | 12h 37m |
| August | 05:54 | 18:20 | 12:07 | 12h 25m |
| September | 05:53 | 18:03 | 11:58 | 12h 10m |
| October | 05:51 | 17:46 | 11:49 | 11h 55m |
| November | 05:57 | 17:38 | 11:47 | 11h 41m |
| December | 06:11 | 17:45 | 11:58 | 11h 34m |
Solar year in Tamale (2026)
Because Tamale is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 06m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Tamale
Longest day in Tamale: 12h 33m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 27m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 30m.
Moon tonight in Tamale
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 Tamale today?▼
The sun rises at 05:50 Africa/Accra in Tamale, Ghana today.
What time is sunset in Tamale today?▼
The sun sets at 18:27 Africa/Accra in Tamale today.
How long is the day in Tamale today?▼
Daylight in Tamale today lasts 12 hours and 37 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tamale?▼
The morning golden hour in Tamale runs from 05:27 to 06:20, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:58 to 18:50.
What is the timezone of Tamale?▼
Tamale uses the Africa/Accra timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Tamale?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tamale is 21 June 2026, with 12h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tamale?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tamale is 21 December 2026, with 11h 35m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tamale?▼
Because Tamale is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 06m. Days are nearly the same length all year.