Sahara Merzouga: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Sahara Merzouga, Morocco, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:13 and sets at 17:53. The day length is 11h 41m. Solar noon is reached at 12:03.
Sahara Merzouga: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sahara Merzouga at 12:03 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on September 20 at 06:03, the latest on January 9 at 08:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:13 and latest on June 30 at 20:23.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 2 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sahara Merzouga 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 | 08:14 | 18:36 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:57 | 18:03 | 11 h 6 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:26 | 18:24 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:48 | 19:44 | 12 h 56 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 06:20 | 20:04 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 06:11 | 20:21 | 14 h 9 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 06:22 | 20:21 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 06:41 | 19:58 | 13 h 17 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 07:00 | 19:21 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:18 | 17:44 | 11 h 26 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:42 | 17:17 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 07:06 | 17:15 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Sahara Merzouga
Morning: 05:58–06:45 · Evening: 17:21–18:08
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sahara Merzouga, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:58 to 06:45. The evening golden hour extends from 17:21 to 18:08. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sahara Merzouga
Morning: 05:49–05:58 · Evening: 18:08–18:18
The Blue Hour in Sahara Merzouga 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 18:08 to 18:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sahara Merzouga
Sahara Merzouga is located at a latitude of 31.08° and a longitude of -4.01°. The city is in the Africa/Casablanca timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sahara Merzouga vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sahara Merzouga
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sahara Merzouga. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m 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 Sahara Merzouga, with up to 14h 10m 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 Sahara Merzouga sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Sahara Merzouga brings the shortest days with only 10h 8m 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.
On the same latitude as Sahara Merzouga
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sahara Merzouga (31.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 41m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sahara Merzouga
When does the sun rise in Sahara Merzouga today?
Today the sun rises in Sahara Merzouga at 06:13 and sets at 17:53.
How long is the day in Sahara Merzouga today?
The day lasts 11h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sahara Merzouga today?
In the morning from 05:58–06:45, in the evening from 17:21–18:08.
When is the longest day in Sahara Merzouga?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 10m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 8m.
When does it get dark in Sahara Merzouga today?
It is dark from 18:18, fully dark from 19:14.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sahara Merzouga. All times are in local time. How it is calculated