Sunrise & Sunset Today in Gao, Mali 🇲🇱
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 05:38 ↑ 68.4° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:35 ↑ 291.5° WNW
Day Length: 12h 56m
Sun Direction: ENE
Sun Altitude: 0.72°
Sun Distance: 152.000 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Gao?
July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Gao
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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 |
05:31
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 04m | -0m 11s | 04:10 | 19:57 | 04:39 | 19:28 | 05:07 | 19:00 | 12:03 | 152.08 |
| 2 |
05:32
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 04m | -0m 12s | 04:10 | 19:57 | 04:39 | 19:28 | 05:07 | 19:00 | 12:04 | 152.08 |
| 3 |
05:32
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 04m | -0m 13s | 04:11 | 19:57 | 04:40 | 19:28 | 05:08 | 19:00 | 12:04 | 152.08 |
| 4 |
05:32
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 03m | -0m 14s | 04:11 | 19:57 | 04:40 | 19:28 | 05:08 | 19:00 | 12:04 | 152.09 |
| 5 |
05:32
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 03m | -0m 15s | 04:12 | 19:57 | 04:40 | 19:28 | 05:08 | 19:00 | 12:04 | 152.09 |
| 6 |
05:33
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 03m | -0m 17s | 04:12 | 19:57 | 04:41 | 19:28 | 05:09 | 19:00 | 12:04 | 152.09 |
| 7 |
05:33
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 02m | -0m 18s | 04:12 | 19:57 | 04:41 | 19:28 | 05:09 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 152.09 |
| 8 |
05:33
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 02m | -0m 19s | 04:13 | 19:57 | 04:41 | 19:28 | 05:09 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 152.09 |
| 9 |
05:34
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
294° WNW
|
13h 02m | -0m 20s | 04:13 | 19:57 | 04:42 | 19:28 | 05:10 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 152.09 |
| 10 |
05:34
↑
66° ENE
|
18:36
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 01m | -0m 21s | 04:14 | 19:56 | 04:42 | 19:28 | 05:10 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 152.08 |
| 11 |
05:34
↑
67° ENE
|
18:36
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 01m | -0m 22s | 04:14 | 19:56 | 04:43 | 19:28 | 05:10 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 152.08 |
| 12 |
05:35
↑
67° ENE
|
18:36
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 01m | -0m 23s | 04:14 | 19:56 | 04:43 | 19:28 | 05:11 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 152.08 |
| 13 |
05:35
↑
67° ENE
|
18:36
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 00m | -0m 24s | 04:15 | 19:56 | 04:43 | 19:27 | 05:11 | 19:00 | 12:05 | 152.07 |
| 14 |
05:35
↑
67° ENE
|
18:36
↑
293° WNW
|
13h 00m | -0m 25s | 04:15 | 19:56 | 04:44 | 19:27 | 05:11 | 19:00 | 12:06 | 152.06 |
| 15 |
05:36
↑
67° ENE
|
18:36
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 59m | -0m 26s | 04:16 | 19:55 | 04:44 | 19:27 | 05:12 | 18:59 | 12:06 | 152.06 |
| 16 |
05:36
↑
68° ENE
|
18:35
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 59m | -0m 27s | 04:16 | 19:55 | 04:44 | 19:27 | 05:12 | 18:59 | 12:06 | 152.05 |
| 17 |
05:36
↑
68° ENE
|
18:35
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 58m | -0m 28s | 04:17 | 19:55 | 04:45 | 19:27 | 05:12 | 18:59 | 12:06 | 152.04 |
| 18 |
05:37
↑
68° ENE
|
18:35
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 58m | -0m 29s | 04:17 | 19:55 | 04:45 | 19:26 | 05:13 | 18:59 | 12:06 | 152.03 |
| 19 |
05:37
↑
68° ENE
|
18:35
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 57m | -0m 30s | 04:17 | 19:54 | 04:46 | 19:26 | 05:13 | 18:59 | 12:06 | 152.02 |
| 20 |
05:37
↑
68° ENE
|
18:35
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 57m | -0m 30s | 04:18 | 19:54 | 04:46 | 19:26 | 05:13 | 18:58 | 12:06 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
05:38
↑
68° ENE
|
18:35
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 56m | -0m 31s | 04:18 | 19:54 | 04:46 | 19:26 | 05:14 | 18:58 | 12:06 | 152.00 |
| 22 |
05:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 56m | -0m 32s | 04:19 | 19:53 | 04:47 | 19:25 | 05:14 | 18:58 | 12:06 | 151.98 |
| 23 |
05:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 55m | -0m 33s | 04:19 | 19:53 | 04:47 | 19:25 | 05:15 | 18:58 | 12:06 | 151.97 |
| 24 |
05:38
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 55m | -0m 34s | 04:20 | 19:52 | 04:48 | 19:25 | 05:15 | 18:57 | 12:06 | 151.96 |
| 25 |
05:39
↑
69° ENE
|
18:33
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 54m | -0m 35s | 04:20 | 19:52 | 04:48 | 19:24 | 05:15 | 18:57 | 12:06 | 151.94 |
| 26 |
05:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 54m | -0m 35s | 04:21 | 19:52 | 04:48 | 19:24 | 05:16 | 18:57 | 12:06 | 151.93 |
| 27 |
05:39
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 53m | -0m 36s | 04:21 | 19:51 | 04:49 | 19:23 | 05:16 | 18:56 | 12:06 | 151.91 |
| 28 |
05:40
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 52m | -0m 37s | 04:21 | 19:51 | 04:49 | 19:23 | 05:16 | 18:56 | 12:06 | 151.90 |
| 29 |
05:40
↑
70° ENE
|
18:32
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 52m | -0m 37s | 04:22 | 19:50 | 04:50 | 19:23 | 05:17 | 18:56 | 12:06 | 151.88 |
| 30 |
05:40
↑
70° ENE
|
18:32
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 51m | -0m 38s | 04:22 | 19:50 | 04:50 | 19:22 | 05:17 | 18:55 | 12:06 | 151.86 |
| 31 |
05:41
↑
71° ENE
|
18:31
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 50m | -0m 39s | 04:23 | 19:49 | 04:50 | 19:22 | 05:17 | 18:55 | 12:06 | 151.85 |
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All times are in local time for Gao. 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 Gao, the earliest sunrise of July is on July 01 and the latest sunset of July is on July 01 to 15.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Gao?
Days in Gao are currently getting shorter by about 32s each day, roughly 4 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Gao Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:14-05:23 | 18:49-18:58 |
| Golden hour | 05:23-06:07 | 18:05-18:49 |
Gao's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 13h 05m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 09m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 27, 2026 | 05:27 |
| Latest sunset | June 29, 2026 | 18:36 |
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 Gao today, the morning golden hour runs 05:23-06:07 and the evening golden hour 18:05-18:49, with the cooler blue hour around 05:14-05:23 and 18:49-18:58. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Gao
What time is sunrise in Gao today?
Today Gao has sunrise at 05:38 local time.
What time is sunset in Gao today?
Sunset in Gao today is at 18:35 local time.
What time is solar noon in Gao today?
Solar noon in Gao — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:06 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Gao?
In Gao today: civil twilight begins at 05:14 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:58 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Gao?
Nautical twilight in Gao today runs from 04:46 in the morning to 19:26 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Gao for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Gao ends at 19:54 in the evening and resumes at 04:18 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 Gao?
Today in Gao, the sun rises at an azimuth of 68° and sets at 291° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
