Sunrise & sunset times in Mek'ele, Ethiopia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 18:53 in Mek'ele. All times are shown in the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone.
Today in Mek'ele
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Mek'ele 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 Mek'ele when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Mek'ele (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Mek'ele’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:48 | 18:14 | 12:31 | 11h 25m |
| February | 06:45 | 18:27 | 12:36 | 11h 42m |
| March | 06:29 | 18:32 | 12:31 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:09 | 18:35 | 12:22 | 12h 25m |
| May | 05:56 | 18:40 | 12:18 | 12h 44m |
| June | 05:55 | 18:50 | 12:22 | 12h 55m |
| July | 06:02 | 18:53 | 12:28 | 12h 50m |
| August | 06:09 | 18:43 | 12:26 | 12h 34m |
| September | 06:11 | 18:23 | 12:17 | 12h 12m |
| October | 06:12 | 18:02 | 12:07 | 11h 50m |
| November | 06:21 | 17:51 | 12:06 | 11h 30m |
| December | 06:36 | 17:57 | 12:17 | 11h 20m |
Solar year in Mek'ele (2026)
Day length in Mek'ele swings by 1h 35m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Mek'ele
Longest day in Mek'ele: 12h 48m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 12m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 44m.
Moon tonight in Mek'ele
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 Mek'ele today?▼
The sun rises at 06:02 Africa/Addis_Ababa in Mek'ele, Ethiopia today.
What time is sunset in Mek'ele today?▼
The sun sets at 18:53 Africa/Addis_Ababa in Mek'ele today.
How long is the day in Mek'ele today?▼
Daylight in Mek'ele today lasts 12 hours and 51 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mek'ele?▼
The morning golden hour in Mek'ele runs from 05:39 to 06:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:23 to 19:16.
What is the timezone of Mek'ele?▼
Mek'ele 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 Mek'ele?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Mek'ele is 21 June 2026, with 12h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mek'ele?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Mek'ele is 21 December 2026, with 11h 20m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Mek'ele?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Mek'ele swings by 1h 35m.