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Sun Times in Basseknou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Basseknou?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Basseknou (Africa/Nouakchott). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Basseknou?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Basseknou (Africa/Nouakchott). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Basseknou?
Golden hour times for Basseknou 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 Basseknou?
The day length for Basseknou is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Basseknou?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Basseknou is shown in the times above (Africa/Nouakchott). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Basseknou?
Sunset and dusk times for Basseknou are displayed above (Africa/Nouakchott). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Basseknou?
Twilight duration in Basseknou 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 Basseknou?
The earliest sunrise in Basseknou in 2026 is at 5:51 AM on May 25 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Basseknou?
The latest sunset in Basseknou in 2026 is at 6:59 PM on June 28 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Basseknou?
After sunset in Basseknou, 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 Basseknou 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 Basseknou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Basseknou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 17m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 38m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 30m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 52m |
| June | 5:52 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 04m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 59m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 39m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 24m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 12m |