Today in Yendi, Ghana, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 6:15 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 22m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Yendi is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Yendi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Yendi runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:47 PM and lasts until 6:15 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Yendi's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Yendi falls exactly at 12:04 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 87.48 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Yendi. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Yendi?
At Yendi's latitude of 9.4466478°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 198.75° (SSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Yendi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 9.4466478, -0.0035068. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Yendi (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 Yendi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 22m |
| 2025 | 5:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 22m |
| 2021 | 5:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Yendi today?
In Yendi, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 6:15 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 22m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Yendi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Yendi runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:47 PM and lasts until 6:13 PM.
Why does sunrise in Yendi shift every day?
At Yendi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 198.75° (SSW). 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 Yendi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:04 PM when the sun reaches 87.48. This produces an extreme UV level for Yendi. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Yendi 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.