Sunrise & sunset times in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 19:31 in Bissau. All times are shown in the Africa/Bissau timezone.
Today in Bissau
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Bissau 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 Bissau when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bissau (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bissau’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:26 | 18:57 | 13:11 | 11h 30m |
| February | 07:23 | 19:09 | 13:16 | 11h 45m |
| March | 07:09 | 19:12 | 13:11 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:50 | 19:14 | 13:02 | 12h 23m |
| May | 06:38 | 19:18 | 12:58 | 12h 40m |
| June | 06:38 | 19:27 | 13:02 | 12h 49m |
| July | 06:45 | 19:30 | 13:08 | 12h 45m |
| August | 06:51 | 19:22 | 13:06 | 12h 30m |
| September | 06:51 | 19:03 | 12:57 | 12h 11m |
| October | 06:52 | 18:44 | 12:48 | 11h 52m |
| November | 06:59 | 18:34 | 12:46 | 11h 34m |
| December | 07:14 | 18:40 | 12:57 | 11h 26m |
Solar year in Bissau (2026)
Day length in Bissau swings by 1h 23m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Bissau
Longest day in Bissau: 12h 42m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 18m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 38m.
Moon tonight in Bissau
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 Bissau today?▼
The sun rises at 06:45 Africa/Bissau in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau today.
What time is sunset in Bissau today?▼
The sun sets at 19:31 Africa/Bissau in Bissau today.
How long is the day in Bissau today?▼
Daylight in Bissau today lasts 12 hours and 45 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bissau?▼
The morning golden hour in Bissau runs from 06:22 to 07:15, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:01 to 19:53.
What is the timezone of Bissau?▼
Bissau uses the Africa/Bissau timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bissau?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bissau is 21 June 2026, with 12h 49m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bissau?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bissau is 21 December 2026, with 11h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bissau?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bissau swings by 1h 23m.