Sunrise & Sunset in Asmara

GMT+3Eritrea

Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:09
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Sunset
18:40
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Dawn
05:48
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Solar noon
12:25
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Dusk
19:01
Daylight
12h 31m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:0918:4012h 31m
Tomorrow06:0918:4012h 31m
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 Asmara. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January06:5118:0511h 14m
February06:5418:2311h 29m
March06:4318:3311h 50m
April06:2118:3712h 16m
May06:0218:4312h 41m
June05:5418:5212h 58m
July05:5818:5913h 01m
August06:0718:5612h 49m
September06:1318:3812h 25m
October06:1518:1512h 00m
November06:2117:5611h 35m
December06:3617:5311h 17m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Asmara

Asmara is located at 15.34°N, 38.93°E. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Africa/Asmara timezone (GMT+3). 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 Asmara this falls around 12:23 in mid-summer and 12:14 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Asmara today?
Sunrise in Asmara varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Asmara.
What time does the sun set in Asmara?
Sunset in Asmara depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Asmara get today?
Daylight hours in Asmara range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (15.3°).
Does Asmara observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Asmara 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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