Sunrise Times in Cabo Verde Today 🇨🇻
Sunrise Times & Overview for Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
Solar patterns across Cabo Verde on Thursday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's 14.93° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 8 minutes today; dawn begins first in Espargos (06:16), eventually reaching Mindelo at 06:24. In Praia, the sunrise is timed for 06:20.
Switch to Sunset »The sun rises over Praia at 06:20 today in the ENE, and does not set until 18:53, giving the city 12h 33m of daylight before slipping below the WNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 12:37, from Praia's vantage point 0 m above sea level. Across Cabo Verde, the day breaks first in Espargos (06:16) and last in Mindelo (06:24).
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2026 Solar Path Analysis for Praia
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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 |
06:17
↑
71° ENE
|
19:03
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 46m | -0m 36s | 05:00 | 20:20 | 05:27 | 19:53 | 05:53 | 19:26 | 12:40 | 151.83 |
| 2 |
06:17
↑
71° ENE
|
19:03
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 45m | -0m 37s | 05:00 | 20:19 | 05:27 | 19:52 | 05:54 | 19:26 | 12:40 | 151.81 |
| 3 |
06:17
↑
72° ENE
|
19:02
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 45m | -0m 37s | 05:01 | 20:19 | 05:28 | 19:52 | 05:54 | 19:25 | 12:40 | 151.80 |
| 4 |
06:17
↑
72° ENE
|
19:02
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 44m | -0m 38s | 05:01 | 20:18 | 05:28 | 19:51 | 05:54 | 19:25 | 12:40 | 151.78 |
| 5 |
06:18
↑
72° ENE
|
19:01
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 43m | -0m 38s | 05:01 | 20:18 | 05:28 | 19:51 | 05:55 | 19:24 | 12:40 | 151.76 |
| 6 |
06:18
↑
72° ENE
|
19:01
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 43m | -0m 39s | 05:02 | 20:17 | 05:28 | 19:50 | 05:55 | 19:24 | 12:40 | 151.74 |
| 7 |
06:18
↑
73° ENE
|
19:01
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 42m | -0m 39s | 05:02 | 20:16 | 05:29 | 19:50 | 05:55 | 19:23 | 12:39 | 151.72 |
| 8 |
06:18
↑
73° ENE
|
19:00
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 41m | -0m 40s | 05:02 | 20:16 | 05:29 | 19:49 | 05:55 | 19:23 | 12:39 | 151.69 |
| 9 |
06:18
↑
73° ENE
|
19:00
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 41m | -0m 40s | 05:03 | 20:15 | 05:29 | 19:49 | 05:56 | 19:22 | 12:39 | 151.67 |
| 10 |
06:19
↑
74° ENE
|
18:59
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 40m | -0m 41s | 05:03 | 20:14 | 05:30 | 19:48 | 05:56 | 19:22 | 12:39 | 151.65 |
| 11 |
06:19
↑
74° ENE
|
18:59
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 41s | 05:03 | 20:14 | 05:30 | 19:47 | 05:56 | 19:21 | 12:39 | 151.62 |
| 12 |
06:19
↑
74° ENE
|
18:58
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 39m | -0m 42s | 05:04 | 20:13 | 05:30 | 19:47 | 05:56 | 19:21 | 12:39 | 151.60 |
| 13 |
06:19
↑
75° ENE
|
18:58
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 38m | -0m 42s | 05:04 | 20:12 | 05:30 | 19:46 | 05:56 | 19:20 | 12:39 | 151.57 |
| 14 |
06:19
↑
75° ENE
|
18:57
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 37m | -0m 42s | 05:04 | 20:12 | 05:31 | 19:46 | 05:57 | 19:20 | 12:38 | 151.55 |
| 15 |
06:19
↑
75° ENE
|
18:56
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 43s | 05:05 | 20:11 | 05:31 | 19:45 | 05:57 | 19:19 | 12:38 | 151.52 |
| 16 |
06:20
↑
76° ENE
|
18:56
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 36m | -0m 43s | 05:05 | 20:10 | 05:31 | 19:44 | 05:57 | 19:18 | 12:38 | 151.49 |
| 17 |
06:20
↑
76° ENE
|
18:55
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 35m | -0m 44s | 05:05 | 20:10 | 05:31 | 19:44 | 05:57 | 19:18 | 12:38 | 151.46 |
| 18 |
06:20
↑
76° ENE
|
18:55
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 34m | -0m 44s | 05:06 | 20:09 | 05:32 | 19:43 | 05:57 | 19:17 | 12:38 | 151.43 |
| 19 |
06:20
↑
77° ENE
|
18:54
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 34m | -0m 44s | 05:06 | 20:08 | 05:32 | 19:42 | 05:58 | 19:17 | 12:37 | 151.41 |
| 20 |
06:20
↑
77° ENE
|
18:53
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 33m | -0m 45s | 05:06 | 20:07 | 05:32 | 19:42 | 05:58 | 19:16 | 12:37 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
06:20
↑
77° ENE
|
18:53
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 45s | 05:06 | 20:07 | 05:32 | 19:41 | 05:58 | 19:15 | 12:37 | 151.34 |
| 22 |
06:20
↑
78° ENE
|
18:52
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 31m | -0m 45s | 05:07 | 20:06 | 05:32 | 19:40 | 05:58 | 19:15 | 12:37 | 151.31 |
| 23 |
06:21
↑
78° ENE
|
18:52
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 45s | 05:07 | 20:05 | 05:33 | 19:39 | 05:58 | 19:14 | 12:36 | 151.28 |
| 24 |
06:21
↑
78° ENE
|
18:51
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 46s | 05:07 | 20:04 | 05:33 | 19:39 | 05:58 | 19:13 | 12:36 | 151.25 |
| 25 |
06:21
↑
79° ENE
|
18:50
↑
281° W
|
12h 29m | -0m 46s | 05:07 | 20:04 | 05:33 | 19:38 | 05:59 | 19:13 | 12:36 | 151.22 |
| 26 |
06:21
↑
79° E
|
18:50
↑
281° W
|
12h 28m | -0m 46s | 05:08 | 20:03 | 05:33 | 19:37 | 05:59 | 19:12 | 12:36 | 151.18 |
| 27 |
06:21
↑
79° E
|
18:49
↑
280° W
|
12h 27m | -0m 46s | 05:08 | 20:02 | 05:33 | 19:36 | 05:59 | 19:11 | 12:35 | 151.15 |
| 28 |
06:21
↑
80° E
|
18:48
↑
280° W
|
12h 27m | -0m 47s | 05:08 | 20:01 | 05:34 | 19:36 | 05:59 | 19:10 | 12:35 | 151.12 |
| 29 |
06:21
↑
80° E
|
18:48
↑
280° W
|
12h 26m | -0m 47s | 05:08 | 20:00 | 05:34 | 19:35 | 05:59 | 19:10 | 12:35 | 151.08 |
| 30 |
06:21
↑
80° E
|
18:47
↑
279° W
|
12h 25m | -0m 47s | 05:08 | 20:00 | 05:34 | 19:34 | 05:59 | 19:09 | 12:34 | 151.05 |
| 31 |
06:21
↑
81° E
|
18:46
↑
279° W
|
12h 24m | -0m 47s | 05:09 | 19:59 | 05:34 | 19:33 | 05:59 | 19:08 | 12:34 | 151.02 |
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All times are local for Praia. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in Cabo Verde
When does the sun rise in Cabo Verde today?
In Cabo Verde, the sun rises at 06:20 local time today in the capital, Praia. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.
What time is sunrise in Praia, Cabo Verde?
Sunrise in Praia today is at 06:20 local time. Praia is the capital of Cabo Verde.
How much does sunrise vary across Cabo Verde?
Today, the earliest sunrise in Cabo Verde is in Espargos at 06:16, and the latest is in Mindelo at 06:24. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.
What's the day length in Cabo Verde today?
The capital of Cabo Verde, Praia, gets about 12h 33m 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 Praia, Cabo Verde?
Solar noon in Praia today is at 12:37. 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 Praia?
Civil twilight in Praia begins at 05:58 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 Praia today?
Nautical twilight in Praia runs from 05:32 in the morning to 19:42 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
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