Sunrise & sunset times in Asmara, Eritrea
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 18:58 in Asmara. All times are shown in the Africa/Asmara timezone.
Today in Asmara
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Golden hour in Asmara 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 Asmara when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Asmara (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Asmara’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:54 | 18:13 | 12:33 | 11h 19m |
| February | 06:48 | 18:27 | 12:38 | 11h 38m |
| March | 06:32 | 18:34 | 12:33 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:10 | 18:38 | 12:24 | 12h 28m |
| May | 05:55 | 18:45 | 12:20 | 12h 50m |
| June | 05:53 | 18:55 | 12:24 | 13h 01m |
| July | 06:01 | 18:58 | 12:30 | 12h 57m |
| August | 06:09 | 18:47 | 12:28 | 12h 38m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:26 | 12:19 | 12h 13m |
| October | 06:16 | 18:03 | 12:10 | 11h 47m |
| November | 06:26 | 17:51 | 12:08 | 11h 25m |
| December | 06:42 | 17:56 | 12:19 | 11h 13m |
Solar year in Asmara (2026)
Day length in Asmara swings by 1h 49m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Asmara
Longest day in Asmara: 12h 55m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 5m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 50m.
Moon tonight in Asmara
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Asmara today?▼
The sun rises at 06:01 Africa/Asmara in Asmara, Eritrea today.
What time is sunset in Asmara today?▼
The sun sets at 18:58 Africa/Asmara in Asmara today.
How long is the day in Asmara today?▼
Daylight in Asmara today lasts 12 hours and 57 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Asmara?▼
The morning golden hour in Asmara runs from 05:37 to 06:31, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:28 to 19:22.
What is the timezone of Asmara?▼
Asmara uses the Africa/Asmara timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Asmara?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Asmara is 21 June 2026, with 13h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Asmara?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Asmara is 21 December 2026, with 11h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Asmara?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Asmara swings by 1h 49m.