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Akure, Nigeria: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Akure, Nigeria. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Akure, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 11h 50m, solar noon is at 12:24 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:58 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 2:19 PM
Today’s solar times in Akure
Dawn
6:07 AM
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:58 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Dusk
6:40 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 50m
Solar noon
12:24 PM
Coordinates
7.2526, 5.1931
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 7.2526, longitude 5.1931, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Akure over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 50m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 49m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 48m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 43m |
What these times mean
Akure 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 Akure throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 45m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 54m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 17m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 27m |
| June | 6:24 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 32m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 30m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 22m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:27 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 58m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 48m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 42m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:22 AM
May 21
Latest sunset
7:01 PM
July 8
Longest day
12h 33m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 42m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Akure 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 Akure today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Akure, Nigeria is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Akure today?
Today in Akure, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 50m.
When is golden hour in Akure?
Morning golden hour in Akure ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Akure?
Solar noon in Akure is at 12:24 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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