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Sunrise and sunset in Kumasi, Ghana
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 5:54 AM–6:21 AM and 5:25 PM–5:53 PM
Times are local time in Kumasi. Current time in Kumasi →
Sunrise and sunset in Kumasi through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 4m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 59m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 53m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 49m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 46m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 44m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 44m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 46m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 50m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 55m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 59m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 5m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 11m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 16m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 21m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 25m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 29m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 30m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 30m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 29m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 25m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 21m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 15m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 10m |
Calculated for 6.69°N, 1.62°W, including daylight saving time where Kumasi uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Kumasi this year
- Longest day: June 21 (12h 31m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 44m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:50 AM on May 24
- Latest sunset: 6:27 PM on July 5
Questions
What time is sunrise in Kumasi today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 5:53 PM in Kumasi, giving 11 hours 59 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Kumasi?
The longest day in Kumasi in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kumasi?
The shortest day in Kumasi in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kumasi?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:50 AM on May 24, and the latest sunset is 6:27 PM on July 5. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Kumasi?
Today, golden hour in Kumasi is from sunrise (5:54 AM) to 6:21 AM in the morning, and from 5:25 PM to sunset (5:53 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.