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Kano Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kano, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Kano, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 50m, solar noon is at 12:29 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:35 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:24 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Africa/Lagos
Today’s solar times in Kano
Dawn
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:35 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:24 PM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Dusk
7:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 50m
Solar noon
12:29 PM
Coordinates
12.0001, 8.5167
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 12.0001, longitude 8.5167, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kano over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 50m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 50m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 49m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 42m |
What these times mean
Kano 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 Kano throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 30m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 45m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 24m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 40m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 49m |
| July | 6:10 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 46m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 32m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 35m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 26m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:01 AM
May 26
Latest sunset
6:56 PM
July 10
Longest day
12h 50m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 25m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kano today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Kano, Nigeria is at 6:05 AM and sunset is at 6:54 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Kano today?
Today in Kano, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 50m.
When is golden hour in Kano?
Morning golden hour in Kano ends at 6:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:24 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kano?
Solar noon in Kano is at 12:29 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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