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Sun Times in Dara
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dara?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Dara (Africa/Dakar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dara?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Dara (Africa/Dakar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dara?
Golden hour times for Dara 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 Dara?
The day length for Dara is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dara?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Dara is shown in the times above (Africa/Dakar). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Dara?
Sunset and dusk times for Dara are displayed above (Africa/Dakar). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Dara?
Twilight duration in Dara 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 Dara?
The earliest sunrise in Dara in 2026 is at 6:30 AM on May 25 (Africa/Dakar). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dara?
The latest sunset in Dara in 2026 is at 7:36 PM on June 27 (Africa/Dakar). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dara?
After sunset in Dara, 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 Dara 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 Dara
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dara on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 19m |
| February | 7:26 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 39m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:33 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 51m |
| June | 6:31 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 02m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 57m |
| August | 6:47 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 38m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 7:03 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 25m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 14m |