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Lagos, Nigeria: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Lagos, Nigeria. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:35 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 11h 52m, solar noon is at 12:31 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:04 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 5:49 PM
Today’s solar times in Lagos
Dawn
6:14 AM
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:04 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:58 PM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Dusk
6:48 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 52m
Solar noon
12:31 PM
Coordinates
6.4541, 3.3947
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 6.4541, longitude 3.3947, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Lagos over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 52m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 51m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 50m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 46m |
What these times mean
Lagos 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 Lagos throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 47m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 55m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 6:31 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 25m |
| June | 6:33 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 30m |
| July | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 28m |
| August | 6:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 20m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 50m |
| December | 6:50 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:31 AM
May 13
Latest sunset
7:07 PM
July 9
Longest day
12h 30m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 45m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Lagos 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% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 11:21 AM | 105.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Lagos, Nigeria is at 6:35 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Lagos today?
Today in Lagos, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 52m.
When is golden hour in Lagos?
Morning golden hour in Lagos ends at 7:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
What time is solar noon in Lagos?
Solar noon in Lagos is at 12:31 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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