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Sun Times in El Medda
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Medda?
Sunrise in El Medda on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:34 AM (Africa/Nouakchott). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Medda?
Sunset in El Medda on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 7:19 PM (Africa/Nouakchott). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Medda?
Morning golden hour in El Medda ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:49 PM.
How long is the day in El Medda?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in El Medda there are 12 hours and 44 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Medda?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Medda at 12:56 PM (Africa/Nouakchott). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Medda?
In El Medda, sunset is at 7:19 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:35 PM (Africa/Nouakchott). Civil twilight ends at 7:41 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Medda?
Twilight in El Medda 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 El Medda?
The earliest sunrise in El Medda in 2026 is at 6:13 AM on May 28 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Medda?
The latest sunset in El Medda in 2026 is at 7:36 PM on June 26 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Medda?
After sunset at 7:19 PM in El Medda, civil twilight ends at 7:41 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:35 PM (Africa/Nouakchott).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Medda 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 El Medda
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Medda on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 04m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 30m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 05m |
| June | 6:13 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 20m |
| July | 6:22 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 13m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 49m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:01 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 12m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 56m |