Sunrise & sunset times in Rufisque, Senegal
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:01 and sets at 18:46 in Rufisque. All times are shown in the Africa/Dakar timezone.
Today in Rufisque
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Golden hour in Rufisque 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 Rufisque when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Rufisque (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Rufisque’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:37 | 18:59 | 13:18 | 11h 21m |
| February | 07:33 | 19:13 | 13:23 | 11h 40m |
| March | 07:16 | 19:19 | 13:17 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:55 | 19:23 | 13:09 | 12h 27m |
| May | 06:41 | 19:29 | 13:05 | 12h 48m |
| June | 06:39 | 19:39 | 13:09 | 12h 59m |
| July | 06:47 | 19:42 | 13:15 | 12h 54m |
| August | 06:55 | 19:31 | 13:13 | 12h 36m |
| September | 06:57 | 19:10 | 13:04 | 12h 12m |
| October | 07:00 | 18:49 | 12:54 | 11h 48m |
| November | 07:10 | 18:37 | 12:53 | 11h 26m |
| December | 07:26 | 18:42 | 13:04 | 11h 15m |
Solar year in Rufisque (2026)
Day length in Rufisque swings by 1h 44m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Rufisque
Longest day in Rufisque: 12h 52m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 8m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 36m.
Moon tonight in Rufisque
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Rufisque today?▼
The sun rises at 07:01 Africa/Dakar in Rufisque, Senegal today.
What time is sunset in Rufisque today?▼
The sun sets at 18:46 Africa/Dakar in Rufisque today.
How long is the day in Rufisque today?▼
Daylight in Rufisque today lasts 11 hours and 45 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rufisque?▼
The morning golden hour in Rufisque runs from 06:39 to 07:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:17 to 19:08.
What is the timezone of Rufisque?▼
Rufisque 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 Rufisque?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Rufisque is 21 June 2026, with 12h 60m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rufisque?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Rufisque is 21 December 2026, with 11h 16m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Rufisque?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Rufisque swings by 1h 44m.
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