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Accra Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Ghana
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Accra, Ghana, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Accra, Ghana, sunrise is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 5:57 PM (Africa/Accra). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:54 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:18 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:29 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 3:26 AM
Today’s solar times in Accra
Dawn
5:30 AM
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:18 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:29 PM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Dusk
6:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:54 AM
Coordinates
5.5560, -0.1969
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 5.5560, longitude -0.1969, and the Africa/Accra time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Accra over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 58m |
What these times mean
Accra 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 Accra throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:16 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 50m |
| February | 6:17 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 57m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 5:54 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 14m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 22m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 27m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 25m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 18m |
| September | 5:52 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 5:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 00m |
| November | 5:50 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 52m |
| December | 6:03 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 48m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM
May 10
Latest sunset
6:20 PM
July 11
Longest day
12h 27m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 48m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Accra with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 4:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 10:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 1:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 10:21 AM | 105.3% |
| May 31, 2049 | 1:59 PM | 96.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Accra today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Accra, Ghana is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 5:57 PM (Africa/Accra).
How long is the day in Accra today?
Today in Accra, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Accra?
Morning golden hour in Accra ends at 6:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Accra?
Solar noon in Accra is at 11:54 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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