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Abuja Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Abuja, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 14, 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:21 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 11m, solar noon is at 12:27 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:49 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:05 PM.
Local date
September 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 14, 2026, 8:09 AM
Today’s solar times in Abuja
Dawn
6:00 AM
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:49 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:05 PM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Dusk
6:53 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 11m
Solar noon
12:27 PM
Coordinates
9.0579, 7.4951
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 9.0579, longitude 7.4951, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Abuja over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 14, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 11m |
| TomorrowSep 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 11m |
| +1 weekSep 21, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 monthOct 14, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 56m |
What these times mean
Abuja 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 Abuja throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 39m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 50m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 19m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 32m |
| June | 6:12 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 39m |
| July | 6:18 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 36m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 25m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 56m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 43m |
| December | 6:38 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 36m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:10 AM
May 22
Latest sunset
6:55 PM
July 9
Longest day
12h 39m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 36m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Abuja 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 Abuja today?
On September 14, 2026, sunrise in Abuja, Nigeria is at 6:21 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Abuja today?
Today in Abuja, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 11m.
When is golden hour in Abuja?
Morning golden hour in Abuja ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:05 PM.
What time is solar noon in Abuja?
Solar noon in Abuja is at 12:27 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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