Sunrise and Sunset in Koutiala Today
In Koutiala, Mali, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:11 and sets at 18:07. The day length is 11h 56m. Solar noon is reached at 12:09.
Koutiala: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Koutiala at 12:09 – 9 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on May 31 at 05:55, the latest on January 24 at 06:47.
The sun sets earliest on November 18 at 17:52 and latest on July 10 at 18:51.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
Koutiala through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:46 | 18:15 | 11 h 29 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Feb | 06:43 | 18:28 | 11 h 45 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 06:29 | 18:32 | 12 h 3 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:09 | 18:34 | 12 h 24 min | west 280° |
| May | 05:57 | 18:39 | 12 h 42 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 05:56 | 18:47 | 12 h 51 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 06:04 | 18:51 | 12 h 47 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 06:10 | 18:42 | 12 h 32 min | west-northwest 284° |
| Sep | 06:11 | 18:22 | 12 h 12 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:11 | 18:03 | 11 h 52 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:19 | 17:53 | 11 h 33 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:34 | 17:59 | 11 h 24 min | west-southwest 246° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (246°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 48° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Koutiala
Morning: 05:58–06:39 · Evening: 17:39–18:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Koutiala, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:58 to 06:39. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Koutiala
Morning: 05:49–05:58 · Evening: 18:20–18:28
The Blue Hour in Koutiala offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:49 to 05:58, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:20 to 18:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Koutiala
Koutiala is located at a latitude of 12.39° and a longitude of -5.47°. The city is in the Africa/Bamako timezone. Being in the tropics, Koutiala has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Koutiala
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Koutiala around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Koutiala last only about 12h 51m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Koutiala has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Koutiala still offer 11h 24m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
Cities near Koutiala
On the same latitude as Koutiala
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Koutiala (12.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 56m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Koutiala
When does the sun rise in Koutiala today?
Today the sun rises in Koutiala at 06:11 and sets at 18:07.
How long is the day in Koutiala today?
The day lasts 11h 56m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Koutiala today?
In the morning from 05:58–06:39, in the evening from 17:39–18:20.
When is the longest day in Koutiala?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 24m.
When does it get dark in Koutiala today?
It is dark from 18:28, fully dark from 19:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Koutiala. All times are in local time. How it is calculated