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Maiduguri, Nigeria: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Maiduguri, Nigeria. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Maiduguri, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:41 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 11h 39m, solar noon is at 11:52 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:32 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:12 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 5:36 AM
Today’s solar times in Maiduguri
Dawn
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:32 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:12 PM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Dusk
6:03 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 39m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
Coordinates
11.8469, 13.1571
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 11.8469, longitude 13.1571, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Maiduguri over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 39m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 38m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 35m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 27m |
What these times mean
Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:32 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 30m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 45m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 23m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 40m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 49m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 45m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 31m |
| September | 5:58 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:58 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 35m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 26m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:43 AM
May 22
Latest sunset
6:37 PM
July 6
Longest day
12h 49m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 26m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Maiduguri 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Maiduguri today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Maiduguri, Nigeria is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:41 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Maiduguri today?
Today in Maiduguri, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 39m.
When is golden hour in Maiduguri?
Morning golden hour in Maiduguri ends at 6:32 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:12 PM.
What time is solar noon in Maiduguri?
Solar noon in Maiduguri is at 11:52 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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