Sun Times in Gao
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gao?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Gao (Africa/Bamako). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gao?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Gao (Africa/Bamako). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gao?
Golden hour times for Gao 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 Gao?
The day length for Gao is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gao?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Gao is shown in the times above (Africa/Bamako). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Gao?
Sunset and dusk times for Gao are displayed above (Africa/Bamako). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Gao?
Twilight duration in Gao 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 Gao?
The earliest sunrise in Gao in 2026 is at 5:27 AM on May 24 (Africa/Bamako). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gao?
The latest sunset in Gao in 2026 is at 6:36 PM on June 27 (Africa/Bamako). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gao?
After sunset in Gao, 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 Gao 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 Gao
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gao on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:31 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 16m |
| February | 6:25 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 37m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 30m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 53m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 06m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 00m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 40m |
| September | 5:48 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 22m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 10m |
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