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Aba, Nigeria: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Aba, Nigeria. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Aba, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:18 AM and sunset is at 6:13 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 11h 55m, solar noon is at 12:15 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:46 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:44 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 2:18 PM
Today’s solar times in Aba
Dawn
5:56 AM
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:46 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:44 PM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Dusk
6:34 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 55m
Solar noon
12:15 PM
Coordinates
5.1066, 7.3667
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 5.1066, longitude 7.3667, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Aba over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 55m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 55m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 50m |
What these times mean
Aba 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 Aba throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:45 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 51m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 58m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 14m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 21m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 25m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 23m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 17m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 01m |
| November | 6:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 53m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 50m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:16 AM
October 18
Latest sunset
6:49 PM
July 11
Longest day
12h 25m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 50m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Aba 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% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 11:21 AM | 105.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aba today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Aba, Nigeria is at 6:18 AM and sunset is at 6:13 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Aba today?
Today in Aba, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 55m.
When is golden hour in Aba?
Morning golden hour in Aba ends at 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:44 PM.
What time is solar noon in Aba?
Solar noon in Aba is at 12:15 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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