Today in Thies, Senegal, the sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 7:42 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 57m 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, Thies is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Thies
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Thies runs from N/A to 7:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:12 PM and lasts until 7:42 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Thies's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Thies falls exactly at 1:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 71.08 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Thies. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Thies?
At Thies's latitude of 14.791461°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.90° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Thies are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 14.791461, -16.925605. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Thies (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 Thies versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:44 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 57m |
| 2025 | 6:44 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 57m |
| 2021 | 6:44 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Thies today?
In Thies, the sun rises at exactly 6:44 AM and sets at 7:42 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Thies today?
Today, morning golden hour in Thies runs from N/A to 7:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:12 PM and lasts until 7:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Thies shift every day?
At Thies's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.90° (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 Thies at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:13 PM when the sun reaches 71.08. This produces an extreme UV level for Thies. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Thies 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.