Sun Times in Paoua
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Paoua?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Paoua (Africa/Bangui). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Paoua?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Paoua (Africa/Bangui). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Paoua?
Golden hour times for Paoua 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 Paoua?
The day length for Paoua is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Paoua?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Paoua is shown in the times above (Africa/Bangui). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Paoua?
Sunset and dusk times for Paoua are displayed above (Africa/Bangui). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Paoua?
Twilight duration in Paoua 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 Paoua?
The earliest sunrise in Paoua in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on May 16 (Africa/Bangui). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Paoua?
The latest sunset in Paoua in 2026 is at 6:15 PM on July 8 (Africa/Bangui). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Paoua?
After sunset in Paoua, 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 Paoua 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 Paoua
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Paoua on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:11 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 45m |
| February | 6:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 54m |
| March | 6:00 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:45 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 17m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 27m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 33m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 30m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 21m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:41 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 58m |
| November | 5:44 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 48m |
| December | 5:58 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 42m |