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Benghazi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Libya
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Benghazi, Libya, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Benghazi, Libya, sunrise is at 6:41 AM and sunset is at 6:12 PM (Africa/Tripoli). The day lasts 11h 31m, solar noon is at 12:27 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:14 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:40 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 3:55 AM
Today’s solar times in Benghazi
Dawn
6:17 AM
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:14 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:40 PM
Sunset
6:12 PM
Dusk
6:37 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 31m
Solar noon
12:27 PM
Coordinates
32.1149, 20.0686
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 32.1149, longitude 20.0686, and the Africa/Tripoli time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Benghazi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 31m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 29m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 18m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 38m |
What these times mean
Benghazi 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 Benghazi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 04m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:34 AM
June 5
Latest sunset
7:51 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 15m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 03m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Benghazi with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 12:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 3:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 11:34 AM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 11:18 AM | 94.2% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 12:10 PM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benghazi today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Benghazi, Libya is at 6:41 AM and sunset is at 6:12 PM (Africa/Tripoli).
How long is the day in Benghazi today?
Today in Benghazi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 31m.
When is golden hour in Benghazi?
Morning golden hour in Benghazi ends at 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:40 PM.
What time is solar noon in Benghazi?
Solar noon in Benghazi is at 12:27 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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