Sunrise & Sunset in Accra

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
05:51
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Sunset
18:08
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Dawn
05:30
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Solar noon
12:00
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Dusk
18:29
Daylight
12h 17m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today05:5118:0812h 17m
Tomorrow05:5118:0812h 17m
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 Accra. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January06:1017:5911h 49m
February06:1818:1111h 53m
March06:1418:1512h 01m
April06:0118:1112h 10m
May05:4918:0812h 19m
June05:4718:1212h 25m
July05:5218:1812h 26m
August05:5718:1912h 22m
September05:5518:0912h 14m
October05:4917:5412h 05m
November05:4717:4311h 56m
December05:5617:4511h 49m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Accra

Accra is located at 5.56°N, 0.19°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Africa/Accra timezone (GMT). 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 Accra this falls around 11:59 in mid-summer and 11:50 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Accra today?
Sunrise in Accra varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Accra.
What time does the sun set in Accra?
Sunset in Accra depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Accra get today?
Daylight hours in Accra range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (5.6°).
Does Accra observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Accra 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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