Africa
Bamako, Mali: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Bamako, Mali. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Bamako, Mali, sunrise is at 6:28 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (Africa/Bamako). The day lasts 11h 37m, solar noon is at 12:16 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:57 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 4:58 PM
Today’s solar times in Bamako
Dawn
6:06 AM
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:57 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:35 PM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Dusk
6:27 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 37m
Solar noon
12:16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 37m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 36m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 33m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 24m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bamako 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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bamako today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Bamako, Mali is at 6:28 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (Africa/Bamako).
How long is the day in Bamako today?
Today in Bamako, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 37m.
When is golden hour in Bamako?
Morning golden hour in Bamako ends at 6:57 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bamako?
Solar noon in Bamako is at 12:16 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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