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Sun Times in Kourou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kourou?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kourou (Africa/Abidjan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kourou?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kourou (Africa/Abidjan). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kourou?
Golden hour times for Kourou 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 Kourou?
The day length for Kourou is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kourou?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kourou is shown in the times above (Africa/Abidjan). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kourou?
Sunset and dusk times for Kourou are displayed above (Africa/Abidjan). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Kourou?
Twilight duration in Kourou 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 Kourou?
The earliest sunrise in Kourou in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on May 26 (Africa/Abidjan). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kourou?
The latest sunset in Kourou in 2026 is at 6:41 PM on July 11 (Africa/Abidjan). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kourou?
After sunset in Kourou, 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 Kourou 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 Kourou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kourou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:36 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 40m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 51m |
| March | 6:24 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 19m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 32m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 38m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 35m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 25m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 56m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 43m |
| December | 6:24 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 37m |