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Sunrise and sunset in Accra, Ghana
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:48 AM–6:15 AM and 5:21 PM–5:49 PM
Times are local time in Accra. Current time in Accra →
Sunrise and sunset in Accra through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 4m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 0m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 55m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 52m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 49m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 48m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 48m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 53m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 57m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 1m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 5m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 10m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 14m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 19m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 22m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 26m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 26m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 25m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 22m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 18m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 13m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 9m |
Calculated for 5.55°N, 0.22°W, including daylight saving time where Accra uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Accra this year
- Longest day: June 21 (12h 27m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 48m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:47 AM on May 11
- Latest sunset: 6:20 PM on July 10
Questions
What time is sunrise in Accra today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 5:49 PM in Accra, giving 12 hours 1 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Accra?
The longest day in Accra in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Accra?
The shortest day in Accra in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Accra?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:47 AM on May 11, and the latest sunset is 6:20 PM on July 10. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Accra?
Today, golden hour in Accra is from sunrise (5:48 AM) to 6:15 AM in the morning, and from 5:21 PM to sunset (5:49 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.