Today in Tarkwa, Ghana, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 6:26 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 24m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Tarkwa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Tarkwa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Tarkwa runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:56 PM and lasts until 6:26 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Tarkwa's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Tarkwa falls exactly at 12:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 72.42 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Tarkwa. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Tarkwa?
At Tarkwa's latitude of 5.310935°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 190.08° (S). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Tarkwa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 5.310935, -1.992426. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Tarkwa (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 Tarkwa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2025 | 6:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2021 | 6:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Tarkwa today?
In Tarkwa, the sun rises at exactly 6:01 AM and sets at 6:26 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 24m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Tarkwa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Tarkwa runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:56 PM and lasts until 6:24 PM.
Why does sunrise in Tarkwa shift every day?
At Tarkwa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 190.08° (S). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Tarkwa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:13 PM when the sun reaches 72.42. This produces an extreme UV level for Tarkwa. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Tarkwa 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 6:01 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:01 AM.