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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 June 24, 2026 in Asmara, Eritrea, sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (Africa/Asmara). The day lasts 13h 02m, solar noon is at 12:27 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:27 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:28 PM.
Local date
June 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Africa/Asmara
Today’s solar times in Asmara
Dawn
5:33 AM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:27 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:28 PM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Dusk
7:22 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 02m
Solar noon
12:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 24, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 02m |
| TomorrowJun 25, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 02m |
| +1 weekJul 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 01m |
| +1 monthJul 24, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 53m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Asmara today?
On June 24, 2026, sunrise in Asmara, Eritrea is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (Africa/Asmara).
How long is the day in Asmara today?
Today in Asmara, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 02m.
When is golden hour in Asmara?
Morning golden hour in Asmara ends at 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:28 PM.
What time is solar noon in Asmara?
Solar noon in Asmara is at 12:27 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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