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Bangui Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Central African Republic
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bangui, Central African Republic, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Bangui, Central African Republic, sunrise is at 5:36 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (Africa/Bangui). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:39 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:03 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:15 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 4:33 PM
Today’s solar times in Bangui
Dawn
5:15 AM
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:03 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:15 PM
Sunset
5:42 PM
Dusk
6:03 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:39 AM
Coordinates
4.3612, 18.5550
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 4.3612, longitude 18.5550, and the Africa/Bangui time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bangui over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 5:39 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 5:30 PM | 12h 00m |
What these times mean
Bangui 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 Bangui throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:59 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 54m |
| February | 6:01 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 59m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:40 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 13m |
| May | 5:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 19m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 22m |
| July | 5:42 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 21m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 16m |
| September | 5:38 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 5:31 AM | 5:33 PM | 12h 02m |
| November | 5:34 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 55m |
| December | 5:46 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 52m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM
October 15
Latest sunset
6:03 PM
July 11
Longest day
12h 22m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 52m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bangui with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 11:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 2:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 12:52 PM | 101.9% |
| May 31, 2049 | 2:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 8:00 AM | 92.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bangui today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Bangui, Central African Republic is at 5:36 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (Africa/Bangui).
How long is the day in Bangui today?
Today in Bangui, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Bangui?
Morning golden hour in Bangui ends at 6:03 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:15 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bangui?
Solar noon in Bangui is at 11:39 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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