Today in Fatick, Senegal, the sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 7:39 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 54m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Fatick is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Fatick
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Fatick runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:08 PM and lasts until 7:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Fatick's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Fatick falls exactly at 1:11 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 71.12 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Fatick. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Fatick?
At Fatick's latitude of 13.9406041°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 240.14° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Fatick are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 13.9406041, -16.4024021. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Fatick (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 Fatick versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:44 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 54m |
| 2025 | 6:44 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 54m |
| 2021 | 6:44 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 54m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Fatick today?
In Fatick, the sun rises at exactly 6:44 AM and sets at 7:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 54m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Fatick today?
Today, morning golden hour in Fatick runs from N/A to 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:08 PM and lasts until 7:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in Fatick shift every day?
At Fatick's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 240.14° (WSW). 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 Fatick at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:11 PM when the sun reaches 71.12. This produces an extreme UV level for Fatick. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Fatick 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 6:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:44 AM.