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N'Djamena Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Chad
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in N'Djamena, Chad, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in N'Djamena, Chad, sunrise is at 5:50 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Africa/Ndjamena). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:53 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:18 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:28 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 3:04 PM
Today’s solar times in N'Djamena
Dawn
5:29 AM
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:18 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:28 PM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Dusk
6:17 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:53 AM
Coordinates
12.1067, 15.0444
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 12.1067, longitude 15.0444, and the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in N'Djamena over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 47m |
What these times mean
N'Djamena changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in N'Djamena throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:25 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 29m |
| February | 6:23 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 45m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:49 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 24m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 41m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 50m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 46m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 32m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:50 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 34m |
| December | 6:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 25m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:35 AM
May 23
Latest sunset
6:30 PM
July 8
Longest day
12h 50m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 25m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from N'Djamena with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 11:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 2:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 2:32 PM | 99.1% |
| May 31, 2049 | 2:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 11:10 AM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in N'Djamena today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in N'Djamena, Chad is at 5:50 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Africa/Ndjamena).
How long is the day in N'Djamena today?
Today in N'Djamena, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in N'Djamena?
Morning golden hour in N'Djamena ends at 6:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:28 PM.
What time is solar noon in N'Djamena?
Solar noon in N'Djamena is at 11:53 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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