Sunrise & sunset times in Dakar, Senegal
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 19:40 in Dakar. All times are shown in the Africa/Dakar timezone.
Today in Dakar
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Golden hour in Dakar 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 Dakar when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dakar (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dakar’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:38 | 18:59 | 13:19 | 11h 21m |
| February | 07:33 | 19:14 | 13:23 | 11h 40m |
| March | 07:17 | 19:20 | 13:18 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:55 | 19:23 | 13:09 | 12h 27m |
| May | 06:41 | 19:30 | 13:06 | 12h 48m |
| June | 06:40 | 19:40 | 13:10 | 12h 59m |
| July | 06:48 | 19:43 | 13:15 | 12h 54m |
| August | 06:55 | 19:32 | 13:14 | 12h 36m |
| September | 06:58 | 19:11 | 13:04 | 12h 12m |
| October | 07:01 | 18:49 | 12:55 | 11h 48m |
| November | 07:10 | 18:37 | 12:54 | 11h 26m |
| December | 07:26 | 18:42 | 13:04 | 11h 15m |
Solar year in Dakar (2026)
Day length in Dakar swings by 1h 44m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Dakar
Longest day in Dakar: 12h 52m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 8m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 52m.
Moon tonight in Dakar
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 Dakar today?▼
The sun rises at 06:40 Africa/Dakar in Dakar, Senegal today.
What time is sunset in Dakar today?▼
The sun sets at 19:40 Africa/Dakar in Dakar today.
How long is the day in Dakar today?▼
Daylight in Dakar today lasts 12 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dakar?▼
The morning golden hour in Dakar runs from 06:16 to 07:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:09 to 20:03.
What is the timezone of Dakar?▼
Dakar uses the Africa/Dakar timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Dakar?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dakar is 21 June 2026, with 12h 60m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dakar?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dakar is 21 December 2026, with 11h 16m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dakar?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Dakar swings by 1h 44m.