Today in Upper West, Ghana, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 6:35 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 42m 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, Upper West is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Upper West
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Upper West runs from N/A to 6:23 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:35 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Upper West's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Upper West falls exactly at 12:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 77.35 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Upper West. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Upper West?
At Upper West's latitude of 10.3669525°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 194.39° (SSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Upper West are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.3669525, -2.0921426. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Upper 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 Upper West versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 42m |
| 2025 | 5:53 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 42m |
| 2021 | 5:53 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 42m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Upper West today?
In Upper West, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 6:35 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Upper West today?
Today, morning golden hour in Upper West runs from N/A to 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:33 PM.
Why does sunrise in Upper West shift every day?
At Upper West's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 194.39° (SSW). 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 Upper West at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:14 PM when the sun reaches 77.35. This produces an extreme UV level for Upper West. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Upper 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 5:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:53 AM.