Africa
Pointe-Noire, Congo - Brazzaville: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Pointe-Noire, Congo - Brazzaville. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Pointe-Noire, Congo - Brazzaville, sunrise is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (Africa/Brazzaville). The day lasts 12h 18m, solar noon is at 11:57 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:17 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 9:55 AM
Today’s solar times in Pointe-Noire
Dawn
5:26 AM
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:17 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:38 PM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Dusk
6:28 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 18m
Solar noon
11:57 AM
Coordinates
-4.7761, 11.8635
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -4.7761, longitude 11.8635, and the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Pointe-Noire over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 18m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 19m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 20m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 23m |
What these times mean
Pointe-Noire 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 Pointe-Noire throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:11 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 22m |
| February | 6:20 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 16m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 00m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 54m |
| June | 6:18 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 51m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 52m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 57m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 5:53 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 12m |
| November | 5:48 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 20m |
| December | 5:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 24m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:48 AM
November 2
Latest sunset
6:36 PM
January 25
Longest day
12h 24m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 51m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Pointe-Noire with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 11:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 12:52 PM | 101.9% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 11:21 AM | 105.3% |
| May 31, 2049 | 2:59 PM | 96.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pointe-Noire today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Pointe-Noire, Congo - Brazzaville is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (Africa/Brazzaville).
How long is the day in Pointe-Noire today?
Today in Pointe-Noire, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 18m.
When is golden hour in Pointe-Noire?
Morning golden hour in Pointe-Noire ends at 6:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
What time is solar noon in Pointe-Noire?
Solar noon in Pointe-Noire is at 11:57 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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