Today in Dakar, Senegal, the sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 7:44 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 57m 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, Dakar is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Dakar
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Dakar runs from N/A to 7:17 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Dakar's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Dakar falls exactly at 1:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 70.59 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Dakar. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dakar?
At Dakar's latitude of 14.693425°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 243.17° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Dakar are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 14.693425, -17.447938. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Dakar (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 Dakar versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:46 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 57m |
| 2025 | 6:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 57m |
| 2021 | 6:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dakar today?
In Dakar, the sun rises at exactly 6:46 AM and sets at 7:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dakar today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dakar runs from N/A to 7:17 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:42 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dakar shift every day?
At Dakar's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 243.17° (WSW). 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 Dakar at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:15 PM when the sun reaches 70.59. This produces an extreme UV level for Dakar. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Dakar 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 6:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:47 AM.