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Sun Times in Dongola
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dongola?
Sunrise in Dongola on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 5:40 AM (Africa/Khartoum). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dongola?
Sunset in Dongola on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:23 PM (Africa/Khartoum). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dongola?
Morning golden hour in Dongola ends at 6:09 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:53 PM.
How long is the day in Dongola?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Dongola there are 12 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dongola?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dongola at 12:01 PM (Africa/Khartoum). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dongola?
In Dongola, sunset is at 6:23 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:39 PM (Africa/Khartoum). Civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dongola?
Twilight in Dongola lasts approximately 76 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 Dongola?
The earliest sunrise in Dongola in 2026 is at 5:19 AM on May 29 (Africa/Khartoum). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dongola?
The latest sunset in Dongola in 2026 is at 6:40 PM on July 1 (Africa/Khartoum). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dongola?
After sunset at 6:23 PM in Dongola, civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:39 PM (Africa/Khartoum).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dongola 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 Dongola
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dongola on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 06m |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 32m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 5:40 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 02m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 17m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 11m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 47m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 14m |
| December | 6:23 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 59m |