Sunrise & sunset times in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 18:32 in Ouagadougou. All times are shown in the Africa/Ouagadougou timezone.
Today in Ouagadougou
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Golden hour in Ouagadougou today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Ouagadougou when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ouagadougou (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ouagadougou’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:31 | 17:59 | 12:15 | 11h 28m |
| February | 06:28 | 18:12 | 12:20 | 11h 44m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:16 | 12:15 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:54 | 18:18 | 12:06 | 12h 24m |
| May | 05:41 | 18:23 | 12:02 | 12h 41m |
| June | 05:41 | 18:32 | 12:06 | 12h 50m |
| July | 05:48 | 18:35 | 12:12 | 12h 46m |
| August | 05:54 | 18:26 | 12:10 | 12h 31m |
| September | 05:55 | 18:07 | 12:01 | 12h 11m |
| October | 05:56 | 17:47 | 11:51 | 11h 51m |
| November | 06:03 | 17:37 | 11:50 | 11h 33m |
| December | 06:19 | 17:43 | 12:01 | 11h 24m |
Solar year in Ouagadougou (2026)
Day length in Ouagadougou swings by 1h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ouagadougou
Longest day in Ouagadougou: 12h 44m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 16m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 43m.
Moon tonight in Ouagadougou
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Ouagadougou today?▼
The sun rises at 05:41 Africa/Ouagadougou in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso today.
What time is sunset in Ouagadougou today?▼
The sun sets at 18:32 Africa/Ouagadougou in Ouagadougou today.
How long is the day in Ouagadougou today?▼
Daylight in Ouagadougou today lasts 12 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ouagadougou?▼
The morning golden hour in Ouagadougou runs from 05:17 to 06:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:01 to 18:55.
What is the timezone of Ouagadougou?▼
Ouagadougou uses the Africa/Ouagadougou timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Ouagadougou?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ouagadougou is 21 June 2026, with 12h 51m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ouagadougou?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ouagadougou is 21 December 2026, with 11h 24m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ouagadougou?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ouagadougou swings by 1h 27m.