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Sun Times in Matam
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Matam?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Matam (Africa/Dakar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Matam?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Matam (Africa/Dakar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Matam?
Golden hour times for Matam 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 Matam?
The day length for Matam is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Matam?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Matam is shown in the times above (Africa/Dakar). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Matam?
Sunset and dusk times for Matam are displayed above (Africa/Dakar). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Matam?
Twilight duration in Matam 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 Matam?
The earliest sunrise in Matam in 2026 is at 6:20 AM on June 2 (Africa/Dakar). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Matam?
The latest sunset in Matam in 2026 is at 7:28 PM on June 30 (Africa/Dakar). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Matam?
After sunset in Matam, 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 Matam 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 Matam
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Matam on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 18m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 38m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 52m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 03m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 58m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 39m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:55 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 24m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 12m |