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Niamey Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Niger
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Niamey, Niger, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 7, 2026 in Niamey, Niger, sunrise is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Niamey). The day lasts 11h 56m, solar noon is at 12:40 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:10 PM.
Local date
October 7, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Oct 7, 2026, 12:25 AM
Today’s solar times in Niamey
Dawn
6:21 AM
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:10 PM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Dusk
7:00 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 56m
Solar noon
12:40 PM
Coordinates
13.5137, 2.1098
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 13.5137, longitude 2.1098, and the Africa/Niamey time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Niamey over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 7, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 56m |
| TomorrowOct 8, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 56m |
| +1 weekOct 14, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 51m |
| +1 monthNov 6, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 36m |
What these times mean
Niamey 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 Niamey throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 25m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 42m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 6:26 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 45m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 55m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 51m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 35m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 30m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 20m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:24 AM
May 27
Latest sunset
7:24 PM
July 3
Longest day
12h 55m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 20m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Niamey with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 11:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 2:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 2:32 PM | 99.1% |
| May 31, 2049 | 2:59 PM | 96.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Niamey today?
On October 7, 2026, sunrise in Niamey, Niger is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Niamey).
How long is the day in Niamey today?
Today in Niamey, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 56m.
When is golden hour in Niamey?
Morning golden hour in Niamey ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:10 PM.
What time is solar noon in Niamey?
Solar noon in Niamey is at 12:40 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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