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Asmara Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Eritrea
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Asmara, Eritrea, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Asmara, Eritrea, sunrise is at 6:14 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Africa/Asmara). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:52 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 11:45 AM
Today’s solar times in Asmara
Dawn
5:53 AM
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:52 PM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Dusk
6:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
15.3381, 38.9318
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 15.3381, longitude 38.9318, and the Africa/Asmara time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Asmara over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 00m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 41m |
What these times mean
Asmara 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 Asmara throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 19m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 39m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 50m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 02m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 57m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 39m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:17 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 25m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 13m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:54 AM
May 24
Latest sunset
7:00 PM
July 3
Longest day
13h 02m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 13m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Asmara with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 1:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 4:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 8:33 AM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Asmara today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Asmara, Eritrea is at 6:14 AM and sunset is at 6:20 PM (Africa/Asmara).
How long is the day in Asmara today?
Today in Asmara, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Asmara?
Morning golden hour in Asmara ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:52 PM.
What time is solar noon in Asmara?
Solar noon in Asmara is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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