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Addis Ababa Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Ethiopia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 6:48 PM (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The day lasts 12h 39m, solar noon is at 12:28 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Today’s solar times in Addis Ababa
Dawn
5:46 AM
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:18 PM
Sunset
6:48 PM
Dusk
7:11 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 39m
Solar noon
12:28 PM
Coordinates
9.0250, 38.7469
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 9.0250, longitude 38.7469, and the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Addis Ababa over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 39m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 39m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 38m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 33m |
What these times mean
Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:45 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 39m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 50m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 19m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 32m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 39m |
| July | 6:13 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 36m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 25m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:13 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 56m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 43m |
| December | 6:33 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 36m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:05 AM
May 22
Latest sunset
6:50 PM
July 11
Longest day
12h 39m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 36m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Addis Ababa today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 6:48 PM (Africa/Addis_Ababa).
How long is the day in Addis Ababa today?
Today in Addis Ababa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 39m.
When is golden hour in Addis Ababa?
Morning golden hour in Addis Ababa ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Addis Ababa?
Solar noon in Addis Ababa is at 12:28 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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