Sunrise and Sunset times in Dakar, Senegal 
Dakar
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
Dakar, Senegal
2 604 000 people
Current temperature 29 ° C 
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Today:
 Sunrise: 06:58:26
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 Sunset: 19:12:58
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Day Length: 12h 14m 32s
Time zone: Africa/Dakar, UTC 0 h.
Latitude: 14.7158, Longitude: -17.4731
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:57:44 | 13:09:48 | 19:21:52 | 12h 24m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:57:48 | 13:09:28 | 19:21:09 | 12h 23m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:57:52 | 13:09:09 | 19:20:26 | 12h 22m 34s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:57:56 | 13:08:49 | 19:19:42 | 12h 21m 46s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:58:00 | 13:08:29 | 19:18:58 | 12h 20m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:58:03 | 13:08:09 | 19:18:14 | 12h 20m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:58:07 | 13:07:48 | 19:17:29 | 12h 19m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:58:10 | 13:07:27 | 19:16:44 | 12h 18m 34s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:58:14 | 13:07:06 | 19:15:59 | 12h 17m 45s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:58:17 | 13:06:45 | 19:15:14 | 12h 16m 57s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:58:20 | 13:06:24 | 19:14:29 | 12h 16m 9s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:58:23 | 13:06:03 | 19:13:43 | 12h 15m 20s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 06:58:26 | 13:05:42 | 19:12:58 | 12h 14m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 06:58:29 | 13:05:20 | 19:12:12 | 12h 13m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 06:58:32 | 13:04:59 | 19:11:26 | 12h 12m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 06:58:35 | 13:04:38 | 19:10:40 | 12h 12m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 06:58:38 | 13:04:16 | 19:09:54 | 12h 11m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 06:58:41 | 13:03:55 | 19:09:09 | 12h 10m 28s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 06:58:44 | 13:03:33 | 19:08:23 | 12h 9m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 06:58:47 | 13:03:12 | 19:07:37 | 12h 8m 50s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 06:58:50 | 13:02:51 | 19:06:51 | 12h 8m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 06:58:54 | 13:02:29 | 19:06:05 | 12h 7m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 06:58:57 | 13:02:08 | 19:05:20 | 12h 6m 23s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 06:59:01 | 13:01:47 | 19:04:34 | 12h 5m 33s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 06:59:04 | 13:01:27 | 19:03:49 | 12h 4m 45s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 06:59:08 | 13:01:06 | 19:03:04 | 12h 3m 56s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 06:59:12 | 13:00:46 | 19:02:19 | 12h 3m 7s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 06:59:17 | 13:00:26 | 19:01:34 | 12h 2m 17s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 06:59:21 | 13:00:06 | 19:00:50 | 12h 1m 29s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 06:59:26 | 12:59:46 | 19:00:06 | 12h 0m 40s |
Day length in Dakar during the year on the chart:
Dakar on Senegal map:
Locations in the same time zone Africa/Dakar
Thies (Thiès), Kaolack (Kaolack), Ziguinchor (Ziguinchor), Diourbel (Diourbel), Tambacounda (Tambacounda), Louga (Louga), Kolda (Kolda), Fatick (Fatick), Kedougou (Kédougou)
Largest Populated Areas in Senegal
Thies (Thiès), Kaolack (Kaolack), Ziguinchor (Ziguinchor), Diourbel (Diourbel), Tambacounda (Tambacounda), Louga (Louga), Kolda (Kolda), Fatick (Fatick), Kobilo (Matam), Kedougou (Kédougou)
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks