Today in Mbour, Senegal, the sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 6:56 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 57m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Mbour is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mbour
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mbour runs from N/A to 7:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:27 PM and lasts until 6:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Mbour's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mbour falls exactly at 12:57 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 66.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Mbour. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mbour?
At Mbour's latitude of 14.4207396°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 322.60° (NW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mbour are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 14.4207396, -16.971484. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mbour (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 Mbour versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:58 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 57m |
| 2025 | 6:58 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 57m |
| 2021 | 6:58 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mbour today?
In Mbour, the sun rises at exactly 6:58 AM and sets at 6:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mbour today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mbour runs from N/A to 7:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:27 PM and lasts until 6:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mbour shift every day?
At Mbour's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 322.60° (NW). 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 Mbour at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:57 PM when the sun reaches 66.29. This produces an extreme UV level for Mbour. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Mbour 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 6:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:58 AM.