Today in Wad Madani, Sudan, the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 6:20 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 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Wad Madani is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Wad Madani
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Wad Madani runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:20 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Wad Madani's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Wad Madani falls exactly at 11:51 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 58.27 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Wad Madani in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Wad Madani?
At Wad Madani's latitude of 14.4°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 470.38° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Wad Madani are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 14.4, 33.5167. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Wad Madani (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 Wad Madani versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:22 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 57m |
| 2025 | 5:22 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 57m |
| 2021 | 5:22 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Wad Madani today?
In Wad Madani, the sun rises at exactly 5:22 AM and sets at 6:20 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Wad Madani today?
Today, morning golden hour in Wad Madani runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:17 PM.
Why does sunrise in Wad Madani shift every day?
At Wad Madani's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 470.38° (ESE). 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 Wad Madani at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:51 AM when the sun reaches 58.27. This produces very high UV, typical of Wad Madani in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Wad Madani 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 5:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:22 AM.