Today in Bas-Sassandra, Ivory Coast, the sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 6:39 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 16m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Bas-Sassandra is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Bas-Sassandra
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Bas-Sassandra runs from N/A to 6:51 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:11 PM and lasts until 6:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Bas-Sassandra's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Bas-Sassandra falls exactly at 12:31 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 79.89 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Bas-Sassandra. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Bas-Sassandra?
At Bas-Sassandra's latitude of 5.3523063°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 227.12° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Bas-Sassandra are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 5.3523063, -6.6766897. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Bas-Sassandra (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 Bas-Sassandra versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:23 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 16m |
| 2025 | 6:23 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 16m |
| 2021 | 6:23 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Bas-Sassandra today?
In Bas-Sassandra, the sun rises at exactly 6:23 AM and sets at 6:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Bas-Sassandra today?
Today, morning golden hour in Bas-Sassandra runs from N/A to 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:11 PM and lasts until 6:37 PM.
Why does sunrise in Bas-Sassandra shift every day?
At Bas-Sassandra's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 227.12° (SW). 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 Bas-Sassandra at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:31 PM when the sun reaches 79.89. This produces an extreme UV level for Bas-Sassandra. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Bas-Sassandra 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 6:23 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:23 AM.