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Yaoundé Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Cameroon
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, sunrise is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 6:28 PM (Africa/Douala). The day lasts 12h 21m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:37 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Africa/Douala
Today’s solar times in Yaoundé
Dawn
5:44 AM
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:37 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:58 PM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Dusk
6:50 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 21m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
3.8667, 11.5167
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 3.8667, longitude 11.5167, and the Africa/Douala time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Yaoundé over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 21m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 21m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 20m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 18m |
What these times mean
Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 55m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 00m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 12m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 18m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 21m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 19m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 15m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 5:59 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 02m |
| November | 6:01 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 57m |
| December | 6:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 54m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:59 AM
October 14
Latest sunset
6:30 PM
July 8
Longest day
12h 21m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 54m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Yaoundé today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Yaoundé, Cameroon is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 6:28 PM (Africa/Douala).
How long is the day in Yaoundé today?
Today in Yaoundé, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 21m.
When is golden hour in Yaoundé?
Morning golden hour in Yaoundé ends at 6:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
What time is solar noon in Yaoundé?
Solar noon in Yaoundé is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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