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Sun Times in Loum
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Loum?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Loum (Africa/Douala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Loum?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Loum (Africa/Douala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Loum?
Golden hour times for Loum 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 Loum?
The day length for Loum is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Loum?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Loum is shown in the times above (Africa/Douala). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Loum?
Sunset and dusk times for Loum are displayed above (Africa/Douala). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Loum?
Twilight duration in Loum 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 Loum?
The earliest sunrise in Loum in 2026 is at 6:05 AM on October 20 (Africa/Douala). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Loum?
The latest sunset in Loum in 2026 is at 6:38 PM on July 13 (Africa/Douala). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Loum?
After sunset in Loum, 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 Loum 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 Loum
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Loum on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:34 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 53m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 58m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 13m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 20m |
| June | 6:09 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 24m |
| July | 6:16 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 22m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 16m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 6:06 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 01m |
| November | 6:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 54m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 51m |