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Dakar Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Senegal
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Dakar, Senegal, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, sunrise is at 7:00 AM and sunset is at 7:06 PM (Africa/Dakar). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 1:03 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:28 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:38 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 8:18 PM
Today’s solar times in Dakar
Dawn
6:38 AM
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:28 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:38 PM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Dusk
7:28 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
1:03 PM
Coordinates
14.6937, -17.4441
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 14.6937, longitude -17.4441, and the Africa/Dakar time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Dakar over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 43m |
What these times mean
Dakar 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 Dakar throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 21m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 40m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 48m |
| June | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 59m |
| July | 6:49 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 55m |
| August | 6:57 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 37m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 27m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 16m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:40 AM
May 31
Latest sunset
7:44 PM
June 30
Longest day
13h 00m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 15m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Dakar with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 10:10 AM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dakar today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Dakar, Senegal is at 7:00 AM and sunset is at 7:06 PM (Africa/Dakar).
How long is the day in Dakar today?
Today in Dakar, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Dakar?
Morning golden hour in Dakar ends at 7:28 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:38 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dakar?
Solar noon in Dakar is at 1:03 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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