Niamey

Niamey, the capital of Niger, is a calm, fairly modern city of around 1.3 million (2020) on the banks of the Niger River surrounded by the Tillaberi region in the far southwest of Niger. It is the administrative, cultural and economic hub and hence generally offers good facilities for travellers, both budget and upmarket. Niamey offers unique open-air markets that are great for people watching; they’re patronized by members of the Tuareg, Sonuri and Fulani tribes, as well as wrestling, some beautiful views of the Niger river and the massive Grand Mosque.

On 15 January sunrise is 07:18, golden light starts about 18:12 and sunset is 18:43 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:38, golden light starts about 18:36 and sunset is 19:04 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

On 15 July sunrise is 06:32, golden light starts about 18:52 and sunset is 19:22 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 October sunrise is 06:42, golden light starts about 18:03 and sunset is 18:32 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Seen from Place Adamou Moumouni Djermakoye (1305 m away), the sun sets directly behind Place Djibo Bakary on 26 Apr to 05 May; 07 Aug to 16 Aug (computed; around 19:06 local time on 26 Apr). Line of sight not verified.

Seen from Rond-point Terrain Musulman (1799 m away), the sun sets directly behind Place Djibo Bakary on 22 Mar to 28 Mar; 14 Sep to 21 Sep (computed; around 19:02 local time on 22 Mar). Line of sight not verified.

Sunset behind Djibo Bakary

On 15 July sunrise is 06:31, golden light starts about 18:52 and sunset is 19:22 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

Experiences in Niamey

Sunset behind Djibo Bakary

Golden Hour at the Cultural Centre

Niamey Sunset at Rond Point Mairie Garage

Golden Hour at Vallée Gountouyena

Grande Mosquée and City Food

Afternoon at the Races

Golden Hour at the Art Centre