Africa
Bauchi, Nigeria: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Bauchi, Nigeria. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Bauchi, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:14 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 11h 42m, solar noon is at 12:05 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:27 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 2:18 PM
Today’s solar times in Bauchi
Dawn
5:52 AM
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:27 PM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Dusk
6:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 42m
Solar noon
12:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 42m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 42m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 39m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 32m |
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% |
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 Bauchi today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Bauchi, Nigeria is at 6:14 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Bauchi today?
Today in Bauchi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 42m.
When is golden hour in Bauchi?
Morning golden hour in Bauchi ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:27 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bauchi?
Solar noon in Bauchi is at 12:05 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
Related city pages
Plan beyond a single city
Use SolarWatch to follow sun position, shadows, and golden hour windows beyond Bauchi, with widgets and planning tools for photographers and outdoor routines.
