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Maiduguri Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Maiduguri, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Maiduguri, Nigeria, sunrise is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:25 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 12:54 PM
Today’s solar times in Maiduguri
Dawn
5:36 AM
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:25 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:35 PM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Dusk
6:25 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:00 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 47m |
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 September 24, 2026, sunrise in Maiduguri, Nigeria is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Maiduguri today?
Today in Maiduguri, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Maiduguri?
Morning golden hour in Maiduguri ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Maiduguri?
Solar noon in Maiduguri is at 12:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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