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Sun Times in Wum
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Wum?
Sunrise in Wum on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 6:13 AM (Africa/Douala). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Wum?
Sunset in Wum on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 6:29 PM (Africa/Douala). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Wum?
Morning golden hour in Wum ends at 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:02 PM.
How long is the day in Wum?
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Wum there are 12 hours and 16 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Wum?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Wum at 12:21 PM (Africa/Douala). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Wum?
In Wum, sunset is at 6:29 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:40 PM (Africa/Douala). Civil twilight ends at 6:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Wum?
Twilight in Wum lasts approximately 71 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 Wum?
The earliest sunrise in Wum in 2026 is at 6:03 AM on May 14 (Africa/Douala). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Wum?
The latest sunset in Wum in 2026 is at 6:39 PM on July 7 (Africa/Douala). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Wum?
After sunset at 6:29 PM in Wum, civil twilight ends at 6:51 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:40 PM (Africa/Douala).
What these times mean
Solar times in Wum 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 Wum
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Wum on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:35 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 48m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 55m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 25m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 30m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 27m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 20m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 50m |
| December | 6:22 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 45m |