Today in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 24m 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, Grand-Bassam is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Grand-Bassam
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Grand-Bassam runs from N/A to 6:38 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:03 PM and lasts until 6:33 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Grand-Bassam's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Grand-Bassam falls exactly at 12:20 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 71.94 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Grand-Bassam. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Grand-Bassam?
At Grand-Bassam's latitude of 5.212884°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 195.15° (SSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Grand-Bassam are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 5.212884, -3.743226. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Grand-Bassam (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 Grand-Bassam versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:08 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2025 | 6:08 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2021 | 6:08 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Grand-Bassam today?
In Grand-Bassam, the sun rises at exactly 6:08 AM and sets at 6:33 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 24m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Grand-Bassam today?
Today, morning golden hour in Grand-Bassam runs from N/A to 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:03 PM and lasts until 6:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Grand-Bassam shift every day?
At Grand-Bassam's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 195.15° (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 Grand-Bassam at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:20 PM when the sun reaches 71.94. This produces an extreme UV level for Grand-Bassam. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Grand-Bassam 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 6:08 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:08 AM.