Sunrise & sunset times in Pikine, Senegal
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 19:43 in Pikine. All times are shown in the Africa/Dakar timezone.
Today in Pikine
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Golden hour in Pikine 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 Pikine when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Pikine (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Pikine’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:38 | 18:59 | 13:18 | 11h 21m |
| February | 07:33 | 19:13 | 13:23 | 11h 40m |
| March | 07:17 | 19:19 | 13:18 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:55 | 19:23 | 13:09 | 12h 27m |
| May | 06:41 | 19:30 | 13:05 | 12h 48m |
| June | 06:40 | 19:39 | 13:10 | 12h 59m |
| July | 06:48 | 19:43 | 13:15 | 12h 55m |
| August | 06:55 | 19:32 | 13:14 | 12h 36m |
| September | 06:58 | 19:11 | 13:04 | 12h 12m |
| October | 07:00 | 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 Pikine (2026)
Day length in Pikine swings by 1h 45m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Pikine
Longest day in Pikine: 12h 53m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 7m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 48m.
Moon tonight in Pikine
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 Pikine today?▼
The sun rises at 06:47 Africa/Dakar in Pikine, Senegal today.
What time is sunset in Pikine today?▼
The sun sets at 19:43 Africa/Dakar in Pikine today.
How long is the day in Pikine today?▼
Daylight in Pikine today lasts 12 hours and 55 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pikine?▼
The morning golden hour in Pikine runs from 06:24 to 07:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:12 to 20:06.
What is the timezone of Pikine?▼
Pikine 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 Pikine?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Pikine is 21 June 2026, with 13h 00m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Pikine?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Pikine is 21 December 2026, with 11h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Pikine?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Pikine swings by 1h 45m.