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Aba Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Aba, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 14, 2026 in Aba, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 01m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:45 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
October 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 AM
Today’s solar times in Aba
Dawn
5:56 AM
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:45 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Dusk
6:39 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 01m
Solar noon
12:17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 14, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 01m |
| TomorrowOct 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 weekOct 21, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 59m |
| +1 monthNov 13, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 54m |
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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aba today?
On October 14, 2026, sunrise in Aba, Nigeria is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Aba today?
Today in Aba, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 01m.
When is golden hour in Aba?
Morning golden hour in Aba ends at 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Aba?
Solar noon in Aba is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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