Sunrise & sunset times in Calabar, Nigeria
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 18:44 in Calabar. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Calabar
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Calabar 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 Calabar when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Calabar (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Calabar’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:40 | 18:32 | 12:36 | 11h 52m |
| February | 06:41 | 18:39 | 12:40 | 11h 57m |
| March | 06:33 | 18:38 | 12:35 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:19 | 18:33 | 12:26 | 12h 13m |
| May | 06:12 | 18:33 | 12:23 | 12h 20m |
| June | 06:14 | 18:39 | 12:27 | 12h 24m |
| July | 06:21 | 18:44 | 12:32 | 12h 22m |
| August | 06:22 | 18:39 | 12:31 | 12h 16m |
| September | 06:17 | 18:26 | 12:21 | 12h 08m |
| October | 06:12 | 18:12 | 12:12 | 12h 00m |
| November | 06:14 | 18:08 | 12:11 | 11h 53m |
| December | 06:26 | 18:17 | 12:21 | 11h 50m |
Solar year in Calabar (2026)
Because Calabar is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 34m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Calabar
Longest day in Calabar: 12h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 16m.
Moon tonight in Calabar
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Calabar today?▼
The sun rises at 06:21 Africa/Lagos in Calabar, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Calabar today?▼
The sun sets at 18:44 Africa/Lagos in Calabar today.
How long is the day in Calabar today?▼
Daylight in Calabar today lasts 12 hours and 22 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Calabar?▼
The morning golden hour in Calabar runs from 05:58 to 06:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:14 to 19:06.
What is the timezone of Calabar?▼
Calabar 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 Calabar?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Calabar is 21 June 2026, with 12h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Calabar?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Calabar is 21 December 2026, with 11h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Calabar?▼
Because Calabar is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 34m. Days are nearly the same length all year.