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Pikine, Senegal: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Pikine, Senegal. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Pikine, Senegal, sunrise is at 7:08 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (Africa/Dakar). The day lasts 11h 31m, solar noon is at 12:54 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:38 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:10 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 8:21 AM
Today’s solar times in Pikine
Dawn
6:46 AM
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:38 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:10 PM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Dusk
7:02 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 31m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Coordinates
14.7646, -17.3907
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 14.7646, longitude -17.3907, and the Africa/Dakar time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Pikine over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 31m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 31m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 27m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 17m |
What these times mean
Pikine 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 Pikine 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 | 6:56 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 6:42 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 49m |
| June | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 00m |
| July | 6:48 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 55m |
| August | 6:56 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 37m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:12 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 | 6:43 PM | 11h 16m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:40 AM
May 26
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 Pikine 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 Pikine today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Pikine, Senegal is at 7:08 AM and sunset is at 6:40 PM (Africa/Dakar).
How long is the day in Pikine today?
Today in Pikine, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 31m.
When is golden hour in Pikine?
Morning golden hour in Pikine ends at 7:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:10 PM.
What time is solar noon in Pikine?
Solar noon in Pikine is at 12:54 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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