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Ouagadougou Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Burkina Faso
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 11:59 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:24 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 6:43 PM
Today’s solar times in Ouagadougou
Dawn
5:35 AM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:24 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:35 PM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Dusk
6:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
Coordinates
12.3657, -1.5339
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 12.3657, longitude -1.5339, and the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ouagadougou over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 47m |
What these times mean
Ouagadougou 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 Ouagadougou throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:32 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 28m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 44m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 24m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 42m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 51m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 47m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 32m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 34m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 24m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:41 AM
May 22
Latest sunset
6:36 PM
June 29
Longest day
12h 51m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 24m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Ouagadougou 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ouagadougou today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou).
How long is the day in Ouagadougou today?
Today in Ouagadougou, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Ouagadougou?
Morning golden hour in Ouagadougou ends at 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ouagadougou?
Solar noon in Ouagadougou is at 11:59 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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