Today in West Darfur State, Sudan, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 7:02 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 53m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, West Darfur State is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in West Darfur State
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in West Darfur State runs from N/A to 6:39 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:32 PM and lasts until 7:02 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, West Darfur State's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in West Darfur State falls exactly at 12:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 67.72 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for West Darfur State. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in West Darfur State?
At West Darfur State's latitude of 13.45°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 478.11° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for West Darfur State are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 13.45, 22.45. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in West Darfur State (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 West Darfur State versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 53m |
| 2025 | 6:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 53m |
| 2021 | 6:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 53m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in West Darfur State today?
In West Darfur State, the sun rises at exactly 6:08 AM and sets at 7:02 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 53m of daylight.
When is golden hour in West Darfur State today?
Today, morning golden hour in West Darfur State runs from N/A to 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:32 PM and lasts until 7:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in West Darfur State shift every day?
At West Darfur State's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 478.11° (ESE). 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 West Darfur State at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:35 PM when the sun reaches 67.72. This produces an extreme UV level for West Darfur State. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in West Darfur State 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 6:08 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:08 AM.