Sunrise & Sunset in Abuja

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:17
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Sunset
18:41
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Dawn
05:56
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Solar noon
12:29
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Dusk
19:03
Daylight
12h 24m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:1718:4112h 24m
Tomorrow06:1718:4112h 24m
Change

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Abuja. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Abuja.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January06:4618:2311h 37m
February06:5218:3711h 45m
March06:4518:4211h 57m
April06:2918:4112h 12m
May06:1518:4212h 27m
June06:1118:4812h 37m
July06:1618:5412h 38m
August06:2218:5312h 31m
September06:2318:4012h 17m
October06:1918:2212h 03m
November06:2118:0911h 48m
December06:3118:0911h 38m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Abuja

Abuja is located at 9.07°N, 7.40°E. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Africa/Lagos timezone (GMT+1). It does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so solar times shift gradually through the year without abrupt clock changes.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Abuja this falls around 12:29 in mid-summer and 12:20 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Abuja today?
Sunrise in Abuja varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Lagos.
What time does the sun set in Abuja?
Sunset in Abuja depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Abuja get today?
Daylight hours in Abuja range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (9.1°).
Does Abuja observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Abuja does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Solar times change gradually through the year due to Earth's orbit, with no abrupt one-hour clock change.

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