Sunrise & Sunset Today in Bolgatanga, Ghana 🇬🇭
In Bolgatanga today the sun comes up at 05:52 in the ENE and goes down at 18:27, for 12h 35m of daylight (-0m 26s vs yesterday). In Bolgatanga the days are drawing in by around 34s each day, about 4 minutes a week.
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 05:53 ↑ 80.7° E
Sunset Today: 18:13 ↑ 279.1° W
Day Length: 12h 20m
Sun Direction: WNW
Sun Altitude: -25.48°
Sun Distance: 151.029 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Bolgatanga?
August 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Bolgatanga
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
05:52
↑
72° ENE
|
18:27
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 35m | -0m 26s | 04:37 | 19:42 | 05:03 | 19:15 | 05:29 | 18:49 | 12:09 | 151.83 |
| 2 |
05:52
↑
72° ENE
|
18:26
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 34m | -0m 26s | 04:37 | 19:41 | 05:03 | 19:15 | 05:29 | 18:49 | 12:09 | 151.81 |
| 3 |
05:52
↑
72° ENE
|
18:26
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 34m | -0m 27s | 04:37 | 19:41 | 05:04 | 19:15 | 05:29 | 18:49 | 12:09 | 151.79 |
| 4 |
05:52
↑
72° ENE
|
18:26
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 27s | 04:38 | 19:40 | 05:04 | 19:14 | 05:30 | 18:48 | 12:09 | 151.77 |
| 5 |
05:52
↑
73° ENE
|
18:25
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 27s | 04:38 | 19:40 | 05:04 | 19:14 | 05:30 | 18:48 | 12:09 | 151.75 |
| 6 |
05:52
↑
73° ENE
|
18:25
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 28s | 04:38 | 19:39 | 05:04 | 19:13 | 05:30 | 18:48 | 12:09 | 151.73 |
| 7 |
05:53
↑
73° ENE
|
18:25
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 28s | 04:38 | 19:39 | 05:04 | 19:13 | 05:30 | 18:47 | 12:09 | 151.71 |
| 8 |
05:53
↑
73° ENE
|
18:24
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 31m | -0m 29s | 04:39 | 19:38 | 05:05 | 19:12 | 05:30 | 18:47 | 12:09 | 151.69 |
| 9 |
05:53
↑
74° ENE
|
18:24
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 31m | -0m 29s | 04:39 | 19:38 | 05:05 | 19:12 | 05:30 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 151.67 |
| 10 |
05:53
↑
74° ENE
|
18:24
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 29s | 04:39 | 19:37 | 05:05 | 19:11 | 05:30 | 18:46 | 12:08 | 151.64 |
| 11 |
05:53
↑
74° ENE
|
18:23
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 30s | 04:39 | 19:37 | 05:05 | 19:11 | 05:31 | 18:46 | 12:08 | 151.62 |
| 12 |
05:53
↑
75° ENE
|
18:23
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 30s | 04:39 | 19:36 | 05:05 | 19:10 | 05:31 | 18:45 | 12:08 | 151.60 |
| 13 |
05:53
↑
75° ENE
|
18:22
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 30s | 04:40 | 19:36 | 05:05 | 19:10 | 05:31 | 18:45 | 12:08 | 151.57 |
| 14 |
05:53
↑
75° ENE
|
18:22
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 30s | 04:40 | 19:35 | 05:06 | 19:09 | 05:31 | 18:44 | 12:08 | 151.54 |
| 15 |
05:53
↑
76° ENE
|
18:21
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 31s | 04:40 | 19:35 | 05:06 | 19:09 | 05:31 | 18:44 | 12:07 | 151.52 |
| 16 |
05:53
↑
76° ENE
|
18:21
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 31s | 04:40 | 19:34 | 05:06 | 19:08 | 05:31 | 18:43 | 12:07 | 151.49 |
| 17 |
05:53
↑
76° ENE
|
18:21
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 31s | 04:40 | 19:33 | 05:06 | 19:08 | 05:31 | 18:43 | 12:07 | 151.46 |
| 18 |
05:53
↑
76° ENE
|
18:20
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 31s | 04:41 | 19:33 | 05:06 | 19:07 | 05:31 | 18:42 | 12:07 | 151.43 |
| 19 |
05:53
↑
77° ENE
|
18:20
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 32s | 04:41 | 19:32 | 05:06 | 19:07 | 05:31 | 18:42 | 12:07 | 151.40 |
| 20 |
05:53
↑
77° ENE
|
18:19
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 32s | 04:41 | 19:31 | 05:06 | 19:06 | 05:31 | 18:41 | 12:06 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
05:53
↑
78° ENE
|
18:19
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 32s | 04:41 | 19:31 | 05:06 | 19:06 | 05:31 | 18:40 | 12:06 | 151.34 |
| 22 |
05:53
↑
78° ENE
|
18:18
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 32s | 04:41 | 19:30 | 05:06 | 19:05 | 05:32 | 18:40 | 12:06 | 151.31 |
| 23 |
05:54
↑
78° ENE
|
18:17
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 32s | 04:41 | 19:30 | 05:07 | 19:04 | 05:32 | 18:39 | 12:06 | 151.28 |
| 24 |
05:54
↑
79° ENE
|
18:17
↑
281° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 33s | 04:41 | 19:29 | 05:07 | 19:04 | 05:32 | 18:39 | 12:05 | 151.24 |
| 25 |
05:54
↑
79° E
|
18:16
↑
281° W
|
12h 22m | -0m 33s | 04:41 | 19:28 | 05:07 | 19:03 | 05:32 | 18:38 | 12:05 | 151.21 |
| 26 |
05:54
↑
79° E
|
18:16
↑
281° W
|
12h 22m | -0m 33s | 04:42 | 19:28 | 05:07 | 19:03 | 05:32 | 18:38 | 12:05 | 151.18 |
| 27 |
05:54
↑
80° E
|
18:15
↑
280° W
|
12h 21m | -0m 33s | 04:42 | 19:27 | 05:07 | 19:02 | 05:32 | 18:37 | 12:05 | 151.15 |
| 28 |
05:54
↑
80° E
|
18:15
↑
280° W
|
12h 21m | -0m 33s | 04:42 | 19:26 | 05:07 | 19:01 | 05:32 | 18:36 | 12:04 | 151.11 |
| 29 |
05:53
↑
80° E
|
18:14
↑
280° W
|
12h 20m | -0m 33s | 04:42 | 19:26 | 05:07 | 19:01 | 05:32 | 18:36 | 12:04 | 151.08 |
| 30 |
05:53
↑
81° E
|
18:13
↑
279° W
|
12h 20m | -0m 34s | 04:42 | 19:25 | 05:07 | 19:00 | 05:32 | 18:35 | 12:04 | 151.04 |
| 31 |
05:53
↑
81° E
|
18:13
↑
279° W
|
12h 19m | -0m 34s | 04:42 | 19:24 | 05:07 | 18:59 | 05:32 | 18:35 | 12:03 | 151.01 |
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All times are in local time for Bolgatanga. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Bolgatanga, the earliest sunrise of August is on August 01 to 06 and the latest sunset of August is on August 01.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Bolgatanga?
Days in Bolgatanga are currently getting shorter by about 34s each day, roughly 4 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bolgatanga Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:32-05:40 | 18:27-18:35 |
| Golden hour | 05:40-06:21 | 17:46-18:27 |
Bolgatanga's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 45m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 29m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 30, 2026 | 05:39 |
| Latest sunset | July 8, 2026 | 18:30 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Bolgatanga
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Bolgatanga also fixes the Qibla: face 70deg (ENE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 4,489 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Bolgatanga on a live compass.
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
In Bolgatanga today, the morning golden hour runs 05:40-06:21 and the evening golden hour 17:46-18:27, with the cooler blue hour around 05:32-05:40 and 18:27-18:35. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Bolgatanga
What time is sunrise in Bolgatanga today?
Sunrise in Bolgatanga today is at 05:53 local time.
What time is sunset in Bolgatanga today?
The sun sets over Bolgatanga today at 18:13 local time.
What time is solar noon in Bolgatanga today?
Solar noon in Bolgatanga — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:04 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Bolgatanga?
In Bolgatanga today: civil twilight begins at 05:32 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:35 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Bolgatanga?
Nautical twilight in Bolgatanga today runs from 05:07 in the morning to 19:00 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Bolgatanga for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Bolgatanga ends at 19:25 in the evening and resumes at 04:42 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Bolgatanga?
Today in Bolgatanga, the sun rises at an azimuth of 81° and sets at 279° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
