Today in Saint-Louis, Senegal, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 7:43 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 2m 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, Saint-Louis is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Saint-Louis
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Saint-Louis runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:12 PM and lasts until 7:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Saint-Louis's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Saint-Louis falls exactly at 1:11 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 71.98 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Saint-Louis. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Saint-Louis?
At Saint-Louis's latitude of 16.0280445°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 245.82° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Saint-Louis are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 16.0280445, -16.5048686. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Saint-Louis (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 Saint-Louis versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 2m |
| 2025 | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 2m |
| 2021 | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Saint-Louis today?
In Saint-Louis, the sun rises at exactly 6:40 AM and sets at 7:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Saint-Louis today?
Today, morning golden hour in Saint-Louis runs from N/A to 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:12 PM and lasts until 7:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Saint-Louis shift every day?
At Saint-Louis's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 245.82° (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 Saint-Louis at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:11 PM when the sun reaches 71.98. This produces an extreme UV level for Saint-Louis. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Saint-Louis 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 6:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:40 AM.