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Sun Times in Mahajanga
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mahajanga?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mahajanga (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mahajanga?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mahajanga (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mahajanga?
Golden hour times for Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga?
The day length for Mahajanga is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mahajanga?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mahajanga is shown in the times above (Indian/Antananarivo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mahajanga?
Sunset and dusk times for Mahajanga are displayed above (Indian/Antananarivo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mahajanga?
Twilight duration in Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga?
The earliest sunrise in Mahajanga in 2026 is at 5:13 AM on November 16 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mahajanga?
The latest sunset in Mahajanga in 2026 is at 6:33 PM on January 19 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mahajanga?
After sunset in Mahajanga, 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 Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mahajanga on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:35 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 58m |
| February | 5:50 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 36m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 45m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 23m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 12m |
| July | 6:22 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 17m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 35m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:27 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 26m |
| November | 5:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 51m |
| December | 5:18 AM | 6:21 PM | 13h 03m |