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Sunrise and sunset in Dakar, Senegal
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:01 AM–7:30 AM and 6:24 PM–6:53 PM
Times are local time in Dakar. Current time in Dakar →
Sunrise and sunset in Dakar through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 0m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 49m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 36m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 27m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 19m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 16m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 16m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 21m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 30m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 40m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 51m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 2m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 16m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 27m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 39m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 48m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 56m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 59m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 59m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 55m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 47m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 37m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 25m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 14m |
Calculated for 14.67°N, 17.43°W, including daylight saving time where Dakar uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Dakar this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 0m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 15m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:40 AM on May 31
- Latest sunset: 7:44 PM on June 30
Questions
What time is sunrise in Dakar today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 6:53 PM in Dakar, giving 11 hours 51 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Dakar?
The longest day in Dakar in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dakar?
The shortest day in Dakar in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Dakar?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:40 AM on May 31, and the latest sunset is 7:44 PM on June 30. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Dakar?
Today, golden hour in Dakar is from sunrise (7:01 AM) to 7:30 AM in the morning, and from 6:24 PM to sunset (6:53 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.