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Sunrise Times in Burkina Faso Today 🇧🇫

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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.

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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

2026 Solar Path Analysis for Ouagadougou

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Today's Sun Phases 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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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.