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Sun Times in Sambava
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sambava?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sambava (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sambava?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sambava (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sambava?
Golden hour times for Sambava 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 Sambava?
The day length for Sambava is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sambava?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sambava is shown in the times above (Indian/Antananarivo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sambava?
Sunset and dusk times for Sambava are displayed above (Indian/Antananarivo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Sambava?
Twilight duration in Sambava 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 Sambava?
The earliest sunrise in Sambava in 2026 is at 5:00 AM on November 14 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sambava?
The latest sunset in Sambava in 2026 is at 6:15 PM on January 16 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sambava?
After sunset in Sambava, 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 Sambava 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 Sambava
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sambava on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:22 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 53m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 33m |
| March | 5:42 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 5:45 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 47m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 27m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 17m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 21m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 38m |
| September | 5:34 AM | 5:35 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:13 AM | 5:37 PM | 12h 24m |
| November | 5:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 46m |
| December | 5:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 58m |