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Jos Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Jos, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 4, 2026 in Jos, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:16 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 17m, solar noon is at 12:25 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:05 PM.
Local date
September 4, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 4, 2026, 10:56 AM
Today’s solar times in Jos
Dawn
5:55 AM
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:05 PM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Dusk
6:54 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 17m
Solar noon
12:25 PM
Coordinates
9.9285, 8.8921
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 9.9285, longitude 8.8921, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Jos over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 4, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 17m |
| TomorrowSep 5, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 16m |
| +1 weekSep 11, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthOct 4, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 01m |
What these times mean
Jos 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 Jos throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 36m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 49m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 21m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 35m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 42m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 39m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 27m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:13 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 55m |
| November | 6:20 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 40m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 33m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:03 AM
May 23
Latest sunset
6:50 PM
June 30
Longest day
12h 42m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 33m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Jos 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 Jos today?
On September 4, 2026, sunrise in Jos, Nigeria is at 6:16 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Jos today?
Today in Jos, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 17m.
When is golden hour in Jos?
Morning golden hour in Jos ends at 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:05 PM.
What time is solar noon in Jos?
Solar noon in Jos is at 12:25 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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