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Bauchi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bauchi, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Bauchi, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:17 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:14 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:38 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 11:44 PM
Today’s solar times in Bauchi
Dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:38 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Dusk
6:38 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:14 PM
Coordinates
10.3103, 9.8439
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 10.3103, longitude 9.8439, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bauchi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 50m |
What these times mean
Bauchi 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 Bauchi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:43 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 35m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 48m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 21m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 36m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 43m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 40m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 28m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:10 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 54m |
| November | 6:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 39m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 32m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:59 AM
May 19
Latest sunset
6:47 PM
July 1
Longest day
12h 44m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 31m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bauchi with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 11:10 AM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bauchi today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Bauchi, Nigeria is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:17 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Bauchi today?
Today in Bauchi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Bauchi?
Morning golden hour in Bauchi ends at 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bauchi?
Solar noon in Bauchi is at 12:14 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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