Sunrise & sunset times in Kaolack, Senegal
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 19:36 in Kaolack. All times are shown in the Africa/Dakar timezone.
Today in Kaolack
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Golden hour in Kaolack 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 Kaolack when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kaolack (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kaolack’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:32 | 18:55 | 13:13 | 11h 23m |
| February | 07:27 | 19:09 | 13:18 | 11h 41m |
| March | 07:11 | 19:14 | 13:13 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:50 | 19:17 | 13:04 | 12h 26m |
| May | 06:37 | 19:24 | 13:00 | 12h 46m |
| June | 06:36 | 19:33 | 13:04 | 12h 57m |
| July | 06:43 | 19:36 | 13:10 | 12h 52m |
| August | 06:50 | 19:26 | 13:08 | 12h 35m |
| September | 06:53 | 19:05 | 12:59 | 12h 12m |
| October | 06:55 | 18:44 | 12:50 | 11h 49m |
| November | 07:04 | 18:33 | 12:48 | 11h 28m |
| December | 07:20 | 18:38 | 12:59 | 11h 17m |
Solar year in Kaolack (2026)
Day length in Kaolack swings by 1h 40m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kaolack
Longest day in Kaolack: 12h 50m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 10m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 46m.
Moon tonight in Kaolack
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 Kaolack today?▼
The sun rises at 06:43 Africa/Dakar in Kaolack, Senegal today.
What time is sunset in Kaolack today?▼
The sun sets at 19:36 Africa/Dakar in Kaolack today.
How long is the day in Kaolack today?▼
Daylight in Kaolack today lasts 12 hours and 53 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kaolack?▼
The morning golden hour in Kaolack runs from 06:20 to 07:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:06 to 20:00.
What is the timezone of Kaolack?▼
Kaolack 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 Kaolack?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kaolack is 21 June 2026, with 12h 58m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kaolack?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kaolack is 21 December 2026, with 11h 18m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kaolack?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kaolack swings by 1h 40m.