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Sun Times in Chefchaouen
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Chefchaouen?
Sunrise in Chefchaouen on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:45 AM (Africa/Casablanca). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Chefchaouen?
Sunset in Chefchaouen on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 8:02 PM (Africa/Casablanca). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Chefchaouen?
Morning golden hour in Chefchaouen ends at 7:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:28 PM.
How long is the day in Chefchaouen?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Chefchaouen there are 13 hours and 17 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Chefchaouen?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Chefchaouen at 1:24 PM (Africa/Casablanca). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Chefchaouen?
In Chefchaouen, sunset is at 8:02 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:33 PM (Africa/Casablanca). Civil twilight ends at 8:28 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Chefchaouen?
Twilight in Chefchaouen lasts approximately 91 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 Chefchaouen?
The earliest sunrise in Chefchaouen in 2026 is at 6:06 AM on June 5 (Africa/Casablanca). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Chefchaouen?
The latest sunset in Chefchaouen in 2026 is at 8:39 PM on June 23 (Africa/Casablanca). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Chefchaouen?
After sunset at 8:02 PM in Chefchaouen, civil twilight ends at 8:28 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:33 PM (Africa/Casablanca).
What these times mean
Solar times in Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Chefchaouen on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 29m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 7:55 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 8:22 AM | 6:10 PM | 9h 48m |