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Meknes Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Morocco
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Meknes, Morocco, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Meknes, Morocco, sunrise is at 6:25 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM (Africa/Casablanca). The day lasts 11h 28m, solar noon is at 12:09 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:59 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+0
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 1:17 AM
Today’s solar times in Meknes
Dawn
6:00 AM
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:59 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:20 PM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Dusk
6:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 28m
Solar noon
12:09 PM
Coordinates
33.8935, -5.5473
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 33.8935, longitude -5.5473, and the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Meknes over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 28m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 26m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 14m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 31m |
What these times mean
Meknes 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 Meknes throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 08m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 12m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:28 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 55m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:09 AM
September 20
Latest sunset
8:38 PM
June 24
Longest day
14h 25m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 54m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Meknes with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 10:07 AM | 107.9% |
| Jan 26, 2028 | 3:08 PM | 92.1% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 1:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 9:34 AM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 9:18 AM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Meknes today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Meknes, Morocco is at 6:25 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM (Africa/Casablanca).
How long is the day in Meknes today?
Today in Meknes, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 28m.
When is golden hour in Meknes?
Morning golden hour in Meknes ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Meknes?
Solar noon in Meknes is at 12:09 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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