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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

Sunrise
06:40
Az 66°
Sunset
19:40
Az 294°
Solar noon13:10
Day length12h 59m
+0m 07s vs. yesterday
Twilight
Civil dawn06:16
Nautical dawn05:49
Astronomical dawn05:20
Civil dusk20:03
Nautical dusk20:31
Astronomical dusk21:00
Golden & blue hour
Golden hour (morning)06:16 – 07:11
Golden hour (evening)19:09 – 20:03
Blue hour (morning)06:16 – 06:26
Blue hour (evening)19:54 – 20:03
14.6937° N17.4441° WAfrica/Dakar

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.

Morning golden hour
06:16 – 07:11
54 min window
Evening golden hour
19:09 – 20:03
54 min window

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.

Monthly sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length on the 15th of each month
MonthSunriseSunsetSolar noonDay length
January07:3818:5913:1911h 21m
February07:3319:1413:2311h 40m
March07:1719:2013:1812h 02m
April06:5519:2313:0912h 27m
May06:4119:3013:0612h 48m
June06:4019:4013:1012h 59m
July06:4819:4313:1512h 54m
August06:5519:3213:1412h 36m
September06:5819:1113:0412h 12m
October07:0118:4912:5511h 48m
November07:1018:3712:5411h 26m
December07:2618:4213:0411h 15m

Solar year in Dakar (2026)

Longest day
21 June 2026
12h 60m of daylight
Shortest day
21 December 2026
11h 16m of daylight
Annual variation
1h 44m
between longest and shortest

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

0h6h12h18h24hToday 12h 52mJanMarMayJulSepNov

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

Phase
New
0% illuminated
Moonrise
06:48
Moonset
20:27

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.

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