Sunrise and Sunset in Bosaso Today
In Bosaso, Somalia, the sun rises today on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 05:32 and sets at 17:38. The day length is 12h 6m. Solar noon is reached at 11:35.
Golden Hour in Bosaso
Morning: 05:32–06:00 · Evening: 17:10–17:38
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Bosaso, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:32 to 06:00. The evening golden hour extends from 17:10 to 17:38. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Bosaso
Morning: 05:11–05:19 · Evening: 17:51–17:59
The Blue Hour in Bosaso offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:11 to 05:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:51 to 17:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Bosaso
Bosaso is located at a latitude of 11.28° and a longitude of 49.18°. The city is in the Africa/Mogadishu timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Bosaso vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Bosaso
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Bosaso. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 6m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Bosaso, with up to 12h 47m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Bosaso sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Bosaso brings the shortest days with only 11h 28m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Bosaso. All times are in local time.