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Sun Times in Sédhiou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sédhiou?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sédhiou (Africa/Dakar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sédhiou?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sédhiou (Africa/Dakar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sédhiou?
Golden hour times for Sédhiou 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 Sédhiou?
The day length for Sédhiou is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sédhiou?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sédhiou is shown in the times above (Africa/Dakar). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sédhiou?
Sunset and dusk times for Sédhiou 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 Sédhiou?
Twilight duration in Sédhiou 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 Sédhiou?
The earliest sunrise in Sédhiou in 2026 is at 6:35 AM on May 23 (Africa/Dakar). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sédhiou?
The latest sunset in Sédhiou in 2026 is at 7:32 PM on July 2 (Africa/Dakar). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sédhiou?
After sunset in Sédhiou, 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 Sédhiou 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 Sédhiou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sédhiou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 28m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 44m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:37 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 43m |
| June | 6:36 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 52m |
| July | 6:44 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 48m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 33m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 33m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 23m |