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Ilorin Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ilorin, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Ilorin, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:32 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:35 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:59 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 5:47 PM
Today’s solar times in Ilorin
Dawn
6:11 AM
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:59 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:11 PM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Dusk
6:59 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:35 PM
Coordinates
8.4966, 4.5421
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 8.4966, longitude 4.5421, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ilorin over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 53m |
What these times mean
Ilorin 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 Ilorin throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 41m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 51m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 19m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 30m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 37m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 34m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 24m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:30 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 57m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 44m |
| December | 6:49 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 38m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:23 AM
May 18
Latest sunset
7:06 PM
July 13
Longest day
12h 37m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 38m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Ilorin 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 Ilorin today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Ilorin, Nigeria is at 6:32 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Ilorin today?
Today in Ilorin, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Ilorin?
Morning golden hour in Ilorin ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ilorin?
Solar noon in Ilorin is at 12:35 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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