Sunrise & sunset times in Abuja, Nigeria
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 18:49 in Abuja. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Abuja
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Golden hour in Abuja 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 Abuja when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Abuja (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Abuja’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:49 | 18:29 | 12:39 | 11h 39m |
| February | 06:48 | 18:39 | 12:44 | 11h 50m |
| March | 06:36 | 18:40 | 12:38 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:20 | 18:39 | 12:30 | 12h 19m |
| May | 06:10 | 18:42 | 12:26 | 12h 32m |
| June | 06:11 | 18:50 | 12:30 | 12h 38m |
| July | 06:17 | 18:54 | 12:36 | 12h 36m |
| August | 06:21 | 18:46 | 12:34 | 12h 24m |
| September | 06:20 | 18:30 | 12:25 | 12h 10m |
| October | 06:17 | 18:13 | 12:15 | 11h 55m |
| November | 06:23 | 18:05 | 12:14 | 11h 42m |
| December | 06:37 | 18:13 | 12:25 | 11h 36m |
Solar year in Abuja (2026)
Because Abuja 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 Abuja
Longest day in Abuja: 12h 32m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 28m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 31m.
Moon tonight in Abuja
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 Abuja today?▼
The sun rises at 06:10 Africa/Lagos in Abuja, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Abuja today?▼
The sun sets at 18:49 Africa/Lagos in Abuja today.
How long is the day in Abuja today?▼
Daylight in Abuja today lasts 12 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Abuja?▼
The morning golden hour in Abuja runs from 05:47 to 06:40, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:19 to 19:12.
What is the timezone of Abuja?▼
Abuja 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 Abuja?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Abuja is 21 June 2026, with 12h 39m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Abuja?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Abuja is 21 December 2026, with 11h 36m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Abuja?▼
Because Abuja is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 03m. Days are nearly the same length all year.