Sunrise & sunset times in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:44 in Addis Ababa. All times are shown in the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone.
Today in Addis Ababa
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Addis Ababa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Addis Ababa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:44 | 18:24 | 12:34 | 11h 39m |
| February | 06:43 | 18:34 | 12:39 | 11h 50m |
| March | 06:31 | 18:35 | 12:33 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:15 | 18:34 | 12:25 | 12h 19m |
| May | 06:05 | 18:37 | 12:21 | 12h 32m |
| June | 06:06 | 18:44 | 12:25 | 12h 38m |
| July | 06:13 | 18:48 | 12:31 | 12h 35m |
| August | 06:17 | 18:41 | 12:29 | 12h 24m |
| September | 06:15 | 18:25 | 12:20 | 12h 10m |
| October | 06:12 | 18:08 | 12:10 | 11h 55m |
| November | 06:18 | 18:00 | 12:09 | 11h 42m |
| December | 06:31 | 18:08 | 12:20 | 11h 36m |
Solar year in Addis Ababa (2026)
Because Addis Ababa is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 03m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Addis Ababa
Longest day in Addis Ababa: 12h 32m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 28m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 31m.
Moon tonight in Addis Ababa
Next full moon on 29 June 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 Addis Ababa today?▼
The sun rises at 06:06 Africa/Addis_Ababa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today.
What time is sunset in Addis Ababa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:44 Africa/Addis_Ababa in Addis Ababa today.
How long is the day in Addis Ababa today?▼
Daylight in Addis Ababa today lasts 12 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Addis Ababa?▼
The morning golden hour in Addis Ababa runs from 05:43 to 06:36, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:14 to 19:07.
What is the timezone of Addis Ababa?▼
Addis Ababa uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Addis Ababa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Addis Ababa is 21 June 2026, with 12h 39m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Addis Ababa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Addis Ababa is 21 December 2026, with 11h 36m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Addis Ababa?▼
Because Addis Ababa is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 03m. Days are nearly the same length all year.