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Onitsha, Nigeria: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Onitsha, Nigeria. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Onitsha, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:21 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 11h 52m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:50 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 2:18 PM
Today’s solar times in Onitsha
Dawn
6:00 AM
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:50 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:45 PM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Dusk
6:35 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 52m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
6.1498, 6.7857
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 6.1498, longitude 6.7857, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Onitsha over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 52m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 52m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 51m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 47m |
What these times mean
Onitsha 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 Onitsha throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 48m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 56m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 15m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 24m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 29m |
| July | 6:26 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 27m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 19m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 51m |
| December | 6:36 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:18 AM
May 12
Latest sunset
6:53 PM
July 10
Longest day
12h 29m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 46m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Onitsha 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 Onitsha today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Onitsha, Nigeria is at 6:21 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Onitsha today?
Today in Onitsha, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 52m.
When is golden hour in Onitsha?
Morning golden hour in Onitsha ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Onitsha?
Solar noon in Onitsha is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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