Sunrise & Sunset in Lagos

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:36
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Sunset
18:55
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Dawn
06:15
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Solar noon
12:45
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Dusk
19:16
Daylight
12h 19m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:3618:5512h 19m
Tomorrow06:3618:5512h 19m
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 Lagos. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January06:5818:4311h 45m
February07:0518:5611h 51m
March07:0019:0012h 00m
April06:4618:5612h 10m
May06:3418:5512h 21m
June06:3118:5912h 28m
July06:3619:0612h 30m
August06:4119:0612h 25m
September06:4018:5512h 15m
October06:3518:3912h 04m
November06:3418:2811h 54m
December06:4318:3011h 47m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Lagos

Lagos is located at 6.52°N, 3.38°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 Lagos this falls around 12:45 in mid-summer and 12:36 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Lagos today?
Sunrise in Lagos varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Lagos.
What time does the sun set in Lagos?
Sunset in Lagos depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Lagos get today?
Daylight hours in Lagos range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (6.5°).
Does Lagos observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Lagos 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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