Sun Times in Kotu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kotu?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kotu (Africa/Banjul). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kotu?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kotu (Africa/Banjul). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kotu?
Golden hour times for Kotu are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Kotu?
The day length for Kotu is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kotu?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kotu is shown in the times above (Africa/Banjul). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kotu?
Sunset and dusk times for Kotu are displayed above (Africa/Banjul). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Kotu?
Twilight duration in Kotu varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Kotu?
The earliest sunrise in Kotu in 2026 is at 6:38 AM on May 26 (Africa/Banjul). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kotu?
The latest sunset in Kotu in 2026 is at 7:38 PM on July 2 (Africa/Banjul). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kotu?
After sunset in Kotu, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Kotu shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Kotu
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kotu on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 25m |
| February | 7:29 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 43m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 6:40 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 45m |
| June | 6:39 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 55m |
| July | 6:47 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 51m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 34m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 7:06 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 30m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 20m |
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