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Kumasi, Ghana: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Kumasi, Ghana. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Kumasi, Ghana, sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (Africa/Accra). The day lasts 11h 51m, solar noon is at 11:51 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:24 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:18 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 4:06 PM
Today’s solar times in Kumasi
Dawn
5:34 AM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:24 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:18 PM
Sunset
5:47 PM
Dusk
6:08 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 51m
Solar noon
11:51 AM
Coordinates
6.6885, -1.6244
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 6.6885, longitude -1.6244, and the Africa/Accra time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kumasi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 51m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 51m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 49m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 45m |
What these times mean
Kumasi 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 Kumasi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:23 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 46m |
| February | 6:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 55m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 25m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 30m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 28m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 20m |
| September | 5:58 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:54 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 5:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 49m |
| December | 6:10 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 44m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:50 AM
May 24
Latest sunset
6:27 PM
July 5
Longest day
12h 31m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 44m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kumasi 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% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 10:21 AM | 105.3% |
| May 31, 2049 | 1:59 PM | 96.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kumasi today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Kumasi, Ghana is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (Africa/Accra).
How long is the day in Kumasi today?
Today in Kumasi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 51m.
When is golden hour in Kumasi?
Morning golden hour in Kumasi ends at 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kumasi?
Solar noon in Kumasi is at 11:51 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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