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Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, sunrise is at 6:12 AM and sunset is at 5:52 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou). The day lasts 11h 40m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:41 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:23 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 10:29 AM
Today’s solar times in Bobo-Dioulasso
Dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:41 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:23 PM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Dusk
6:14 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 40m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
Coordinates
11.1806, -4.2949
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 11.1806, longitude -4.2949, and the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bobo-Dioulasso over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 40m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 40m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 37m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 29m |
What these times mean
Bobo-Dioulasso changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Bobo-Dioulasso throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:41 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 32m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 47m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 22m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 38m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 46m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 43m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 30m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 37m |
| December | 6:29 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 28m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:54 AM
May 21
Latest sunset
6:45 PM
June 30
Longest day
12h 47m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 28m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bobo-Dioulasso with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 4:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 10:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 1:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 1:32 PM | 99.1% |
| May 31, 2049 | 1:59 PM | 96.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bobo-Dioulasso today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso is at 6:12 AM and sunset is at 5:52 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou).
How long is the day in Bobo-Dioulasso today?
Today in Bobo-Dioulasso, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 40m.
When is golden hour in Bobo-Dioulasso?
Morning golden hour in Bobo-Dioulasso ends at 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:23 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bobo-Dioulasso?
Solar noon in Bobo-Dioulasso is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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