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Sunrise and sunset in Abuja, Nigeria

Monday, October 12

Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset6:16 PM
Daylight11h 57m

First light 5:57 AM Solar noon 12:17 PM Last light 6:37 PM

Golden hour: 6:19 AM–6:46 AM and 5:48 PM–6:16 PM

Times are local time in Abuja. Current time in Abuja →

Sunrise and sunset in Abuja through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:19 AM6:22 PM12h 3m
Oct 15, 20266:19 AM6:14 PM11h 56m
Nov 1, 20266:20 AM6:08 PM11h 48m
Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:07 PM11h 43m
Dec 1, 20266:31 AM6:09 PM11h 38m
Dec 15, 20266:38 AM6:14 PM11h 36m
Jan 1, 20276:46 AM6:22 PM11h 36m
Jan 15, 20276:50 AM6:29 PM11h 39m
Feb 1, 20276:52 AM6:36 PM11h 44m
Feb 15, 20276:50 AM6:40 PM11h 50m
Mar 1, 20276:45 AM6:42 PM11h 57m
Mar 15, 20276:38 AM6:42 PM12h 4m
Apr 1, 20276:29 AM6:41 PM12h 12m
Apr 15, 20276:21 AM6:40 PM12h 19m
May 1, 20276:15 AM6:41 PM12h 27m
May 15, 20276:11 AM6:43 PM12h 32m
Jun 1, 20276:10 AM6:47 PM12h 37m
Jun 15, 20276:12 AM6:51 PM12h 39m
Jul 1, 20276:15 AM6:54 PM12h 39m
Jul 15, 20276:18 AM6:55 PM12h 36m
Aug 1, 20276:22 AM6:53 PM12h 31m
Aug 15, 20276:23 AM6:48 PM12h 25m
Sep 1, 20276:22 AM6:40 PM12h 18m
Sep 15, 20276:21 AM6:32 PM12h 11m

Calculated for 9.06°N, 7.50°E, including daylight saving time where Abuja uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Abuja this year

  • Longest day: June 21 (12h 39m)
  • Shortest day: December 22 (11h 36m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 6:10 AM on May 22
  • Latest sunset: 6:55 PM on July 9

Questions

What time is sunrise in Abuja today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 6:16 PM in Abuja, giving 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Abuja?

The longest day in Abuja in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 39 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Abuja?

The shortest day in Abuja in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Abuja?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:10 AM on May 22, and the latest sunset is 6:55 PM on July 9. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Abuja?

Today, golden hour in Abuja is from sunrise (6:19 AM) to 6:46 AM in the morning, and from 5:48 PM to sunset (6:16 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.

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