Today in North-West, Cameroon, the sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 6:38 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 27m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, North-West is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in North-West
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in North-West runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, North-West's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in North-West falls exactly at 12:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 71.28 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for North-West. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in North-West?
At North-West's latitude of 5.9522187°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 513.65° (SSE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for North-West are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 5.9522187, 10.1673248. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in North-West (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in North-West versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2025 | 6:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2021 | 6:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in North-West today?
In North-West, the sun rises at exactly 6:11 AM and sets at 6:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in North-West today?
Today, morning golden hour in North-West runs from N/A to 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in North-West shift every day?
At North-West's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 513.65° (SSE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in North-West at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:25 PM when the sun reaches 71.28. This produces an extreme UV level for North-West. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in North-West changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:11 AM.