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Sunrise and sunset in Lagos, Nigeria
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:34 AM–7:01 AM and 6:06 PM–6:34 PM
Times are local time in Lagos. Current time in Lagos →
Sunrise and sunset in Lagos through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 4m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 59m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 54m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 50m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 47m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 45m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 45m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 47m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 51m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 55m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 0m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 5m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 11m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 16m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 21m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 25m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 28m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 30m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 29m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 28m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 24m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 20m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 14m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 10m |
Calculated for 6.45°N, 3.40°E, including daylight saving time where Lagos uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Lagos this year
- Longest day: June 21 (12h 30m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 45m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:31 AM on May 13
- Latest sunset: 7:07 PM on July 10
Questions
What time is sunrise in Lagos today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 6:34 PM in Lagos, giving 12 hours 0 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Lagos?
The longest day in Lagos in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lagos?
The shortest day in Lagos in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Lagos?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:31 AM on May 13, and the latest sunset is 7:07 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 Lagos?
Today, golden hour in Lagos is from sunrise (6:34 AM) to 7:01 AM in the morning, and from 6:06 PM to sunset (6:34 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.