Sun Times in Sam
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sam?
Sunrise in Sam on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 5:56 AM (Africa/Ouagadougou). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sam?
Sunset in Sam on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:27 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sam?
Morning golden hour in Sam ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
How long is the day in Sam?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Sam there are 12 hours and 30 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sam?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Sam at 12:12 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Sam?
In Sam, sunset is at 6:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:40 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou). Civil twilight ends at 6:48 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Sam?
Twilight in Sam lasts approximately 73 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 Sam?
The earliest sunrise in Sam in 2026 is at 5:42 AM on May 21 (Africa/Ouagadougou). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sam?
The latest sunset in Sam in 2026 is at 6:37 PM on July 5 (Africa/Ouagadougou). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sam?
After sunset at 6:27 PM in Sam, civil twilight ends at 6:48 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:40 PM (Africa/Ouagadougou).
What these times mean
Solar times in Sam 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 Sam
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sam on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:32 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 30m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 45m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 24m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 41m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 50m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 46m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 31m |
| September | 5:57 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 34m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 25m |
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