Sunrise & sunset times in Niamey, Niger
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 19:19 in Niamey. All times are shown in the Africa/Niamey timezone.
Today in Niamey
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Niamey 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 Niamey when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Niamey (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Niamey’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:18 | 18:43 | 13:00 | 11h 25m |
| February | 07:14 | 18:56 | 13:05 | 11h 42m |
| March | 06:59 | 19:01 | 13:00 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:38 | 19:04 | 12:51 | 12h 25m |
| May | 06:25 | 19:10 | 12:47 | 12h 45m |
| June | 06:24 | 19:19 | 12:52 | 12h 55m |
| July | 06:32 | 19:22 | 12:57 | 12h 50m |
| August | 06:38 | 19:13 | 12:56 | 12h 34m |
| September | 06:40 | 18:52 | 12:46 | 12h 12m |
| October | 06:42 | 18:32 | 12:37 | 11h 50m |
| November | 06:50 | 18:21 | 12:36 | 11h 30m |
| December | 07:06 | 18:26 | 12:46 | 11h 20m |
Solar year in Niamey (2026)
Day length in Niamey swings by 1h 36m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Niamey
Longest day in Niamey: 12h 48m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 12m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 47m.
Moon tonight in Niamey
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Niamey today?▼
The sun rises at 06:24 Africa/Niamey in Niamey, Niger today.
What time is sunset in Niamey today?▼
The sun sets at 19:19 Africa/Niamey in Niamey today.
How long is the day in Niamey today?▼
Daylight in Niamey today lasts 12 hours and 55 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Niamey?▼
The morning golden hour in Niamey runs from 06:00 to 06:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:48 to 19:42.
What is the timezone of Niamey?▼
Niamey uses the Africa/Niamey timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Niamey?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Niamey is 21 June 2026, with 12h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Niamey?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Niamey is 21 December 2026, with 11h 20m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Niamey?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Niamey swings by 1h 36m.