Sunrise & sunset times in Bamako, Mali
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:58 in Bamako. All times are shown in the Africa/Bamako timezone.
Today in Bamako
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Bamako 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 Bamako when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bamako (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bamako’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:57 | 18:25 | 12:41 | 11h 27m |
| February | 06:53 | 18:38 | 12:45 | 11h 44m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:42 | 12:40 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:19 | 18:44 | 12:31 | 12h 24m |
| May | 06:07 | 18:49 | 12:28 | 12h 42m |
| June | 06:06 | 18:58 | 12:32 | 12h 51m |
| July | 06:13 | 19:01 | 12:37 | 12h 47m |
| August | 06:20 | 18:52 | 12:36 | 12h 32m |
| September | 06:21 | 18:32 | 12:27 | 12h 11m |
| October | 06:21 | 18:13 | 12:17 | 11h 51m |
| November | 06:30 | 18:02 | 12:16 | 11h 32m |
| December | 06:45 | 18:08 | 12:27 | 11h 23m |
Solar year in Bamako (2026)
Day length in Bamako swings by 1h 29m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Bamako
Longest day in Bamako: 12h 45m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 15m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 44m.
Moon tonight in Bamako
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Bamako today?▼
The sun rises at 06:06 Africa/Bamako in Bamako, Mali today.
What time is sunset in Bamako today?▼
The sun sets at 18:58 Africa/Bamako in Bamako today.
How long is the day in Bamako today?▼
Daylight in Bamako today lasts 12 hours and 51 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bamako?▼
The morning golden hour in Bamako runs from 05:43 to 06:37, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:27 to 19:21.
What is the timezone of Bamako?▼
Bamako uses the Africa/Bamako timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bamako?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bamako is 21 June 2026, with 12h 52m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bamako?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bamako is 21 December 2026, with 11h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bamako?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bamako swings by 1h 29m.