Sunrise & sunset times in Aba, Nigeria
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 18:43 in Aba. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Aba
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Golden hour in Aba 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 Aba when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Aba (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Aba’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:44 | 18:35 | 12:39 | 11h 51m |
| February | 06:45 | 18:43 | 12:44 | 11h 57m |
| March | 06:36 | 18:41 | 12:39 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:23 | 18:37 | 12:30 | 12h 13m |
| May | 06:16 | 18:37 | 12:26 | 12h 21m |
| June | 06:18 | 18:43 | 12:31 | 12h 25m |
| July | 06:24 | 18:48 | 12:36 | 12h 23m |
| August | 06:26 | 18:43 | 12:35 | 12h 16m |
| September | 06:21 | 18:30 | 12:25 | 12h 08m |
| October | 06:16 | 18:16 | 12:16 | 12h 00m |
| November | 06:18 | 18:11 | 12:15 | 11h 53m |
| December | 06:30 | 18:20 | 12:25 | 11h 49m |
Solar year in Aba (2026)
Because Aba is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 35m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Aba
Longest day in Aba: 12h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 18m.
Moon tonight in Aba
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 Aba today?▼
The sun rises at 06:18 Africa/Lagos in Aba, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Aba today?▼
The sun sets at 18:43 Africa/Lagos in Aba today.
How long is the day in Aba today?▼
Daylight in Aba today lasts 12 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Aba?▼
The morning golden hour in Aba runs from 05:56 to 06:48, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:13 to 19:06.
What is the timezone of Aba?▼
Aba uses the Africa/Lagos timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Aba?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Aba is 21 June 2026, with 12h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Aba?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Aba is 21 December 2026, with 11h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Aba?▼
Because Aba is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 35m. Days are nearly the same length all year.