Sunrise Times in Burkina Faso Today 🇧🇫
Sunrise Times & Overview for Saturday, Aug 08, 2026
Solar patterns across Burkina Faso on Saturday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's 12.37° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 29 minutes today; dawn begins first in Namponkoré (05:41), eventually reaching Niangoloko at 06:10. In Ouagadougou, the sunrise is timed for 05:53.
Switch to Sunset »The sun rises over Ouagadougou at 05:53 today in the ENE, and does not set until 18:29, giving the city 12h 36m of daylight before slipping below the WNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 12:11, from Ouagadougou's vantage point 299 m above sea level. Across Burkina Faso, the day breaks first in Diapaga (05:41) and last in Niangoloko (06:10).
Today's Sunrise in Major Burkina Faso Cities
- 05:53
- 06:06
- 05:57
- 05:53
- 05:55
- 05:51
- 06:08
- 05:49
- 06:02
- 05:46
- 05:53
- 06:01
- 05:49
- 05:52
- 05:52
- 05:57
- 05:49
- 05:54
- 05:54
- 05:45
- 05:48
- 06:02
- 05:50
- 05:56
- 05:56
- 05:50
- 05:57
- 06:09
- 05:52
- 06:10
2026 Solar Path Analysis for Ouagadougou
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Sun's Path on Selected Date in Ouagadougou
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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
↑
71° ENE
|
18:32
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 30s | 04:37 | 19:47 | 05:03 | 19:20 | 05:29 | 18:54 | 12:12 | 151.83 |
| 2 |
05:52
↑
72° ENE
|
18:31
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 30s | 04:37 | 19:47 | 05:03 | 19:20 | 05:30 | 18:54 | 12:12 | 151.81 |
| 3 |
05:53
↑
72° ENE
|
18:31
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 31s | 04:37 | 19:46 | 05:04 | 19:20 | 05:30 | 18:54 | 12:12 | 151.79 |
| 4 |
05:53
↑
72° ENE
|
18:31
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 37m | -0m 31s | 04:38 | 19:46 | 05:04 | 19:19 | 05:30 | 18:53 | 12:12 | 151.77 |
| 5 |
05:53
↑
72° ENE
|
18:30
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 37m | -0m 32s | 04:38 | 19:45 | 05:04 | 19:19 | 05:30 | 18:53 | 12:12 | 151.75 |
| 6 |
05:53
↑
73° ENE
|
18:30
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 32s | 04:38 | 19:45 | 05:04 | 19:18 | 05:30 | 18:52 | 12:12 | 151.73 |
| 7 |
05:53
↑
73° ENE
|
18:29
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 32s | 04:38 | 19:44 | 05:05 | 19:18 | 05:31 | 18:52 | 12:11 | 151.71 |
| 8 |
05:53
↑
73° ENE
|
18:29
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 35m | -0m 33s | 04:39 | 19:44 | 05:05 | 19:17 | 05:31 | 18:52 | 12:11 | 151.69 |
| 9 |
05:54
↑
74° ENE
|
18:29
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 35m | -0m 33s | 04:39 | 19:43 | 05:05 | 19:17 | 05:31 | 18:51 | 12:11 | 151.67 |
| 10 |
05:54
↑
74° ENE
|
18:28
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 34m | -0m 34s | 04:39 | 19:42 | 05:05 | 19:16 | 05:31 | 18:51 | 12:11 | 151.64 |
| 11 |
05:54
↑
74° ENE
|
18:28
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 34s | 04:40 | 19:42 | 05:06 | 19:16 | 05:31 | 18:50 | 12:11 | 151.62 |
| 12 |
05:54
↑
74° ENE
|
18:27
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 34s | 04:40 | 19:41 | 05:06 | 19:15 | 05:31 | 18:50 | 12:11 | 151.59 |
| 13 |
05:54
↑
75° ENE
|
18:27
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 35s | 04:40 | 19:41 | 05:06 | 19:15 | 05:32 | 18:49 | 12:11 | 151.57 |
| 14 |
05:54
↑
75° ENE
|
18:26
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 35s | 04:40 | 19:40 | 05:06 | 19:14 | 05:32 | 18:49 | 12:10 | 151.54 |
| 15 |
05:54
↑
75° ENE
|
18:26
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 31m | -0m 35s | 04:40 | 19:39 | 05:06 | 19:14 | 05:32 | 18:48 | 12:10 | 151.51 |
| 16 |
05:54
↑
76° ENE
|
18:25
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 36s | 04:41 | 19:39 | 05:07 | 19:13 | 05:32 | 18:48 | 12:10 | 151.49 |
| 17 |
05:54
↑
76° ENE
|
18:25
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 36s | 04:41 | 19:38 | 05:07 | 19:12 | 05:32 | 18:47 | 12:10 | 151.46 |
| 18 |
05:54
↑
76° ENE
|
18:24
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 36s | 04:41 | 19:37 | 05:07 | 19:12 | 05:32 | 18:46 | 12:10 | 151.43 |
| 19 |
05:55
↑
77° ENE
|
18:24
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 36s | 04:41 | 19:37 | 05:07 | 19:11 | 05:32 | 18:46 | 12:09 | 151.40 |
| 20 |
05:55
↑
77° ENE
|
18:23
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 37s | 04:42 | 19:36 | 05:07 | 19:11 | 05:32 | 18:45 | 12:09 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
05:55
↑
77° ENE
|
18:23
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 37s | 04:42 | 19:35 | 05:07 | 19:10 | 05:33 | 18:45 | 12:09 | 151.34 |
| 22 |
05:55
↑
78° ENE
|
18:22
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 37s | 04:42 | 19:35 | 05:07 | 19:09 | 05:33 | 18:44 | 12:09 | 151.30 |
| 23 |
05:55
↑
78° ENE
|
18:21
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 37s | 04:42 | 19:34 | 05:08 | 19:09 | 05:33 | 18:44 | 12:08 | 151.27 |
| 24 |
05:55
↑
78° ENE
|
18:21
↑
281° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 38s | 04:42 | 19:33 | 05:08 | 19:08 | 05:33 | 18:43 | 12:08 | 151.24 |
| 25 |
05:55
↑
79° E
|
18:20
↑
281° W
|
12h 25m | -0m 38s | 04:42 | 19:33 | 05:08 | 19:07 | 05:33 | 18:42 | 12:08 | 151.21 |
| 26 |
05:55
↑
79° E
|
18:20
↑
281° W
|
12h 24m | -0m 38s | 04:43 | 19:32 | 05:08 | 19:07 | 05:33 | 18:42 | 12:08 | 151.18 |
| 27 |
05:55
↑
80° E
|
18:19
↑
280° W
|
12h 24m | -0m 38s | 04:43 | 19:31 | 05:08 | 19:06 | 05:33 | 18:41 | 12:07 | 151.14 |
| 28 |
05:55
↑
80° E
|
18:18
↑
280° W
|
12h 23m | -0m 38s | 04:43 | 19:31 | 05:08 | 19:05 | 05:33 | 18:40 | 12:07 | 151.11 |
| 29 |
05:55
↑
80° E
|
18:18
↑
280° W
|
12h 22m | -0m 39s | 04:43 | 19:30 | 05:08 | 19:05 | 05:33 | 18:40 | 12:07 | 151.07 |
| 30 |
05:55
↑
81° E
|
18:17
↑
279° W
|
12h 22m | -0m 39s | 04:43 | 19:29 | 05:08 | 19:04 | 05:33 | 18:39 | 12:06 | 151.04 |
| 31 |
05:55
↑
81° E
|
18:17
↑
279° W
|
12h 21m | -0m 39s | 04:43 | 19:28 | 05:08 | 19:03 | 05:33 | 18:38 | 12:06 | 151.01 |
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All times are local for Ouagadougou. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in Burkina Faso
When does the sun rise in Burkina Faso today?
In Burkina Faso, the sun rises at 05:53 local time today in the capital, Ouagadougou. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.
What time is sunrise in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?
Sunrise in Ouagadougou today is at 05:53 local time. Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.
How much does sunrise vary across Burkina Faso?
Today, the earliest sunrise in Burkina Faso is in Namponkoré at 05:41, and the latest is in Niangoloko at 06:10. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.
What's the day length in Burkina Faso today?
The capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, gets about 12h 35m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.
When is solar noon in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?
Solar noon in Ouagadougou today is at 12:11. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.
When does civil twilight begin in Ouagadougou?
Civil twilight in Ouagadougou begins at 05:31 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.
What's nautical twilight in Ouagadougou today?
Nautical twilight in Ouagadougou runs from 05:05 in the morning to 19:17 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
How can I see sunrise times for other cities in Burkina Faso?
This page lists today's sunrise times for cities across Burkina Faso. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.