Sun direction in Matam (Senegal)

For On Now

On 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 19:06 in Matam, giving 12h20mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:54. All times are local to Matam.

Solar data for Matam

06:20Dawn time in Matam
06:41Sunrise time in Matam
06:44—19:04 — Daylight time in Matam
12:54Solar noon in Matam
19:06Sunset time in Matam
19:28Dusk time in Matam


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Time :
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Position :
15.66322,-13.26096
Timezone :
Africa/Dakar
Daylight duration :
12h20mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:29Night
05:29—05:54Astronomical twilight
05:54—06:20Nautical twilight
06:20—06:41Civil twilight
06:20Dawn
06:41Sunrise
06:44—19:04 — Daylight
12:54Solar noon
19:06Sunset
19:28Dusk
19:06—19:28 — Civil twilight
19:28—19:53 — Nautical twilight
19:53—20:19 — Astronomical twilight
20:19—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Matam (Senegal). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !