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Bobo-Dioulasso Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Burkina Faso
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 9, 2026 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, sunrise is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou). The day lasts 12h 33m, solar noon is at 12:24 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:36 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Updated hourly
Africa/Ouagadougou
Today’s solar times in Bobo-Dioulasso
Dawn
5:45 AM
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:36 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:11 PM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Dusk
7:02 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 33m
Solar noon
12:24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 33m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 32m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 29m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 16m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bobo-Dioulasso today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou).
How long is the day in Bobo-Dioulasso today?
Today in Bobo-Dioulasso, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 33m.
When is golden hour in Bobo-Dioulasso?
Morning golden hour in Bobo-Dioulasso ends at 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bobo-Dioulasso?
Solar noon in Bobo-Dioulasso is at 12:24 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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