Sunrise & sunset times in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 18:37 in Dire Dawa. All times are shown in the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone.
Today in Dire Dawa
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dire Dawa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dire Dawa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:33 | 18:10 | 12:21 | 11h 37m |
| February | 06:31 | 18:21 | 12:26 | 11h 49m |
| March | 06:19 | 18:23 | 12:21 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:02 | 18:22 | 12:12 | 12h 20m |
| May | 05:52 | 18:25 | 12:08 | 12h 33m |
| June | 05:52 | 18:33 | 12:13 | 12h 40m |
| July | 05:59 | 18:37 | 12:18 | 12h 37m |
| August | 06:03 | 18:30 | 12:17 | 12h 26m |
| September | 06:02 | 18:13 | 12:07 | 12h 10m |
| October | 06:00 | 17:55 | 11:58 | 11h 55m |
| November | 06:06 | 17:47 | 11:57 | 11h 41m |
| December | 06:20 | 17:54 | 12:07 | 11h 34m |
Solar year in Dire Dawa (2026)
Because Dire Dawa is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 07m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Dire Dawa
Longest day in Dire Dawa: 12h 34m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 26m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 31m.
Moon tonight in Dire Dawa
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 Dire Dawa today?▼
The sun rises at 05:59 Africa/Addis_Ababa in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia today.
What time is sunset in Dire Dawa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:37 Africa/Addis_Ababa in Dire Dawa today.
How long is the day in Dire Dawa today?▼
Daylight in Dire Dawa today lasts 12 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dire Dawa?▼
The morning golden hour in Dire Dawa runs from 05:36 to 06:29, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:07 to 19:00.
What is the timezone of Dire Dawa?▼
Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dire Dawa is 21 June 2026, with 12h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dire Dawa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dire Dawa is 21 December 2026, with 11h 34m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dire Dawa?▼
Because Dire Dawa is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 07m. Days are nearly the same length all year.