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Zaria Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Zaria, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Zaria, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 6:26 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:22 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 6:16 PM
Today’s solar times in Zaria
Dawn
5:58 AM
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:58 PM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Dusk
6:47 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:22 PM
Coordinates
11.1113, 7.7227
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 11.1113, longitude 7.7227, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Zaria over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 49m |
What these times mean
Zaria 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 Zaria throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 32m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 47m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 22m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 38m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 46m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 43m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 30m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 37m |
| December | 6:41 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 29m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:06 AM
May 21
Latest sunset
6:57 PM
July 1
Longest day
12h 47m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 28m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Zaria 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 Zaria today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Zaria, Nigeria is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 6:26 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Zaria today?
Today in Zaria, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Zaria?
Morning golden hour in Zaria ends at 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
What time is solar noon in Zaria?
Solar noon in Zaria is at 12:22 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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