Sun Times in Dakhla
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dakhla?
Sunrise in Dakhla on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 7:43 AM (Africa/El_Aaiun). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dakhla?
Sunset in Dakhla on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 8:28 PM (Africa/El_Aaiun). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dakhla?
Morning golden hour in Dakhla ends at 8:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:57 PM.
How long is the day in Dakhla?
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Dakhla there are 12 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dakhla?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dakhla at 2:05 PM (Africa/El_Aaiun). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dakhla?
In Dakhla, sunset is at 8:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:46 PM (Africa/El_Aaiun). Civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dakhla?
Twilight in Dakhla lasts approximately 78 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 Dakhla?
The earliest sunrise in Dakhla in 2026 is at 7:16 AM on May 31 (Africa/El_Aaiun). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dakhla?
The latest sunset in Dakhla in 2026 is at 8:54 PM on June 23 (Africa/El_Aaiun). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dakhla?
After sunset at 8:28 PM in Dakhla, civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:46 PM (Africa/El_Aaiun).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dakhla 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 Dakhla
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dakhla on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:48 AM | 7:38 PM | 10h 50m |
| February | 7:36 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 23m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 7:42 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 7:21 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 17m |
| June | 7:16 AM | 8:52 PM | 13h 35m |
| July | 7:26 AM | 8:53 PM | 13h 27m |
| August | 7:39 AM | 8:36 PM | 12h 57m |
| September | 7:50 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 8:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 8:18 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 00m |
| December | 8:38 AM | 7:19 PM | 10h 41m |
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