Sunrise & sunset times in N'Djamena, Chad
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 17:48 in N'Djamena. All times are shown in the Africa/Ndjamena timezone.
Today in N'Djamena
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Golden hour in N'Djamena today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in N'Djamena when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in N'Djamena (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at N'Djamena’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:24 | 17:54 | 12:09 | 11h 29m |
| February | 06:21 | 18:06 | 12:13 | 11h 45m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:10 | 12:08 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:47 | 18:11 | 11:59 | 12h 23m |
| May | 05:35 | 18:16 | 11:56 | 12h 40m |
| June | 05:35 | 18:25 | 12:00 | 12h 49m |
| July | 05:42 | 18:28 | 12:05 | 12h 46m |
| August | 05:48 | 18:19 | 12:04 | 12h 31m |
| September | 05:49 | 18:00 | 11:55 | 12h 11m |
| October | 05:49 | 17:41 | 11:45 | 11h 51m |
| November | 05:57 | 17:31 | 11:44 | 11h 34m |
| December | 06:12 | 17:37 | 11:54 | 11h 25m |
Solar year in N'Djamena (2026)
Day length in N'Djamena swings by 1h 25m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in N'Djamena
Longest day in N'Djamena: 12h 43m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 17m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 51m.
Moon tonight in N'Djamena
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in N'Djamena today?▼
The sun rises at 05:48 Africa/Ndjamena in N'Djamena, Chad today.
What time is sunset in N'Djamena today?▼
The sun sets at 17:48 Africa/Ndjamena in N'Djamena today.
How long is the day in N'Djamena today?▼
Daylight in N'Djamena today lasts 11 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in N'Djamena?▼
The morning golden hour in N'Djamena runs from 05:27 to 06:16, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:20 to 18:09.
What is the timezone of N'Djamena?▼
N'Djamena uses the Africa/Ndjamena timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in N'Djamena?▼
The longest day of 2026 in N'Djamena is 21 June 2026, with 12h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in N'Djamena?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in N'Djamena is 21 December 2026, with 11h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in N'Djamena?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in N'Djamena swings by 1h 25m.