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Sun Times in Foum el Oued
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Foum el Oued?
Sunrise in Foum el Oued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 7:26 AM (Africa/El_Aaiun). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Foum el Oued?
Sunset in Foum el Oued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 8:27 PM (Africa/El_Aaiun). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Foum el Oued?
Morning golden hour in Foum el Oued ends at 7:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:55 PM.
How long is the day in Foum el Oued?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Foum el Oued there are 13 hours and 0 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Foum el Oued?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Foum el Oued at 1:57 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 Foum el Oued?
In Foum el Oued, sunset is at 8:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:49 PM (Africa/El_Aaiun). Civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Foum el Oued?
Twilight in Foum el Oued lasts approximately 82 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 Foum el Oued?
The earliest sunrise in Foum el Oued in 2026 is at 6:58 AM on June 3 (Africa/El_Aaiun). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Foum el Oued?
The latest sunset in Foum el Oued in 2026 is at 8:52 PM on June 27 (Africa/El_Aaiun). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Foum el Oued?
After sunset at 8:27 PM in Foum el Oued, civil twilight ends at 8:51 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:49 PM (Africa/El_Aaiun).
What these times mean
Solar times in Foum el Oued 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 Foum el Oued
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Foum el Oued on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:44 AM | 7:21 PM | 10h 37m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 15m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 7:29 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 7:05 AM | 8:34 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:58 AM | 8:49 PM | 13h 51m |
| July | 7:08 AM | 8:50 PM | 13h 41m |
| August | 7:24 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 06m |
| September | 7:38 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:53 AM | 7:25 PM | 11h 32m |
| November | 8:13 AM | 7:02 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 8:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 10h 26m |