Sunrise & sunset times in Ile-Ife, Nigeria
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 19:03 in Ile-Ife. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Ile-Ife
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ile-Ife (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ile-Ife’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:59 | 18:43 | 12:51 | 11h 44m |
| February | 06:59 | 18:52 | 12:55 | 11h 53m |
| March | 06:48 | 18:52 | 12:50 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:33 | 18:50 | 12:41 | 12h 17m |
| May | 06:24 | 18:52 | 12:38 | 12h 27m |
| June | 06:25 | 18:58 | 12:42 | 12h 33m |
| July | 06:32 | 19:03 | 12:47 | 12h 30m |
| August | 06:35 | 18:57 | 12:46 | 12h 21m |
| September | 06:32 | 18:41 | 12:36 | 12h 09m |
| October | 06:28 | 18:26 | 12:27 | 11h 57m |
| November | 06:32 | 18:19 | 12:26 | 11h 46m |
| December | 06:46 | 18:27 | 12:36 | 11h 41m |
Solar year in Ile-Ife (2026)
Because Ile-Ife is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 52m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Ile-Ife
Longest day in Ile-Ife: 12h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 24m.
Moon tonight in Ile-Ife
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 Ile-Ife today?▼
The sun rises at 06:32 Africa/Lagos in Ile-Ife, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Ile-Ife today?▼
The sun sets at 19:03 Africa/Lagos in Ile-Ife today.
How long is the day in Ile-Ife today?▼
Daylight in Ile-Ife today lasts 12 hours and 31 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ile-Ife?▼
The morning golden hour in Ile-Ife runs from 06:09 to 07:01, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:33 to 19:25.
What is the timezone of Ile-Ife?▼
Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ile-Ife is 21 June 2026, with 12h 34m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ile-Ife?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ile-Ife is 21 December 2026, with 11h 41m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ile-Ife?▼
Because Ile-Ife is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 52m. Days are nearly the same length all year.