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Sokoto Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Sokoto, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Sokoto, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 6:36 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:32 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:57 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:08 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 11:06 PM
Today’s solar times in Sokoto
Dawn
6:08 AM
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:57 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:08 PM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Dusk
6:57 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:32 PM
Coordinates
13.0627, 5.2432
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 13.0627, longitude 5.2432, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Sokoto over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 46m |
What these times mean
Sokoto 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 Sokoto throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 26m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 43m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 44m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 53m |
| July | 6:21 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 49m |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 34m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:30 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 32m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 22m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:13 AM
May 21
Latest sunset
7:10 PM
June 28
Longest day
12h 54m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 21m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Sokoto 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% |
| May 31, 2049 | 2:59 PM | 96.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sokoto today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Sokoto, Nigeria is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 6:36 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Sokoto today?
Today in Sokoto, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Sokoto?
Morning golden hour in Sokoto ends at 6:57 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sokoto?
Solar noon in Sokoto is at 12:32 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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