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Sun Times in Machinda
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Machinda?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Machinda (Africa/Douala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Machinda?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Machinda (Africa/Douala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Machinda?
Golden hour times for Machinda 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 Machinda?
The day length for Machinda is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Machinda?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Machinda is shown in the times above (Africa/Douala). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Machinda?
Sunset and dusk times for Machinda 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 Machinda?
Twilight duration in Machinda 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 Machinda?
The earliest sunrise in Machinda in 2026 is at 6:02 AM on October 21 (Africa/Douala). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Machinda?
The latest sunset in Machinda in 2026 is at 6:36 PM on February 12 (Africa/Douala). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Machinda?
After sunset in Machinda, 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 Machinda 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 Machinda
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Machinda on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:28 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 02m |
| February | 6:32 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 03m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 12m |
| June | 6:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 14m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 13m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 11m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 6:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 04m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 02m |
| December | 6:14 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 01m |