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Sun Times in Bobangui
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Bobangui?
Sunrise in Bobangui on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 5:43 AM (Africa/Bangui). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Bobangui?
Sunset in Bobangui on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 5:56 PM (Africa/Bangui). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Bobangui?
Morning golden hour in Bobangui ends at 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:28 PM.
How long is the day in Bobangui?
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Bobangui there are 12 hours and 12 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Bobangui?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Bobangui at 11:49 AM (Africa/Bangui). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Bobangui?
In Bobangui, sunset is at 5:56 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:06 PM (Africa/Bangui). Civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Bobangui?
Twilight in Bobangui lasts approximately 70 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Bobangui?
The earliest sunrise in Bobangui in 2026 is at 5:31 AM on October 20 (Africa/Bangui). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Bobangui?
The latest sunset in Bobangui in 2026 is at 6:03 PM on July 8 (Africa/Bangui). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Bobangui?
After sunset at 5:56 PM in Bobangui, civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:06 PM (Africa/Bangui).
What these times mean
Solar times in Bobangui 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 Bobangui
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Bobangui on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:59 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 55m |
| February | 6:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 00m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 12m |
| May | 5:34 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 18m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 21m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 20m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 15m |
| September | 5:38 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 5:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 12h 02m |
| November | 5:33 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 56m |
| December | 5:45 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 54m |