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Sun Times in Mampikony
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mampikony?
Sunrise in Mampikony on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:58 AM (Indian/Antananarivo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mampikony?
Sunset in Mampikony on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:43 PM (Indian/Antananarivo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mampikony?
Morning golden hour in Mampikony ends at 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:14 PM.
How long is the day in Mampikony?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Mampikony there are 11 hours and 44 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mampikony?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Mampikony at 11:50 AM (Indian/Antananarivo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Mampikony?
In Mampikony, sunset is at 5:43 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:55 PM (Indian/Antananarivo). Civil twilight ends at 6:04 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Mampikony?
Twilight in Mampikony lasts approximately 72 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Mampikony?
The earliest sunrise in Mampikony in 2026 is at 5:07 AM on November 17 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mampikony?
The latest sunset in Mampikony in 2026 is at 6:28 PM on January 15 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mampikony?
After sunset at 5:43 PM in Mampikony, civil twilight ends at 6:04 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:55 PM (Indian/Antananarivo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Mampikony 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 Mampikony
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mampikony on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:29 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 59m |
| February | 5:45 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 37m |
| March | 5:52 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 5:57 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 44m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 22m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 11m |
| July | 6:17 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 15m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 34m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 5:44 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:21 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 27m |
| November | 5:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 52m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 05m |