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Mogadishu, Somalia: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Mogadishu, Somalia. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Mogadishu, Somalia, sunrise is at 5:43 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (Africa/Mogadishu). The day lasts 12h 04m, solar noon is at 11:45 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:11 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 9:10 PM
Today’s solar times in Mogadishu
Dawn
5:22 AM
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:11 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:20 PM
Sunset
5:47 PM
Dusk
6:08 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 04m
Solar noon
11:45 AM
Coordinates
2.0371, 45.3438
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 2.0371, longitude 45.3438, and the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Mogadishu over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 04m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 02m |
What these times mean
Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:08 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 01m |
| February | 6:12 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 03m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 10m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 13m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 14m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 14m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 11m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 5:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 04m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 02m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 00m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:42 AM
October 18
Latest sunset
6:15 PM
February 5
Longest day
12h 14m
June 21
Shortest day
12h 00m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Mogadishu with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| May 21, 2031 | 10:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 4:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 2:52 PM | 101.9% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 12:18 PM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mogadishu today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Mogadishu, Somalia is at 5:43 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (Africa/Mogadishu).
How long is the day in Mogadishu today?
Today in Mogadishu, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 04m.
When is golden hour in Mogadishu?
Morning golden hour in Mogadishu ends at 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Mogadishu?
Solar noon in Mogadishu is at 11:45 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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