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Bamako Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mali
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bamako, Mali, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 24, 2026 in Bamako, Mali, sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Africa/Bamako). The day lasts 12h 52m, solar noon is at 12:35 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:30 PM.
Local date
June 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Updated hourly
Africa/Bamako
Today’s solar times in Bamako
Dawn
5:46 AM
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:30 PM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Dusk
7:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 52m
Solar noon
12:35 PM
Coordinates
12.6091, -7.9752
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 12.6091, longitude -7.9752, and the Africa/Bamako time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bamako over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 24, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 52m |
| TomorrowJun 25, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 52m |
| +1 weekJul 1, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 51m |
| +1 monthJul 24, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 44m |
What these times mean
Bamako 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 Bamako throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 28m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 44m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 42m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 52m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 48m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 33m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 33m |
| December | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 23m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:06 AM
May 25
Latest sunset
7:03 PM
July 9
Longest day
12h 52m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 23m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bamako today?
On June 24, 2026, sunrise in Bamako, Mali is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Africa/Bamako).
How long is the day in Bamako today?
Today in Bamako, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 52m.
When is golden hour in Bamako?
Morning golden hour in Bamako ends at 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bamako?
Solar noon in Bamako is at 12:35 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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