Sunrise & sunset times in Ilesa, Nigeria
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 18:23 in Ilesa. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Ilesa
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ilesa 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 Ilesa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ilesa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ilesa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:58 | 18:42 | 12:50 | 11h 43m |
| February | 06:58 | 18:51 | 12:55 | 11h 53m |
| March | 06:47 | 18:52 | 12:49 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:32 | 18:49 | 12:41 | 12h 17m |
| May | 06:23 | 18:51 | 12:37 | 12h 28m |
| June | 06:24 | 18:58 | 12:41 | 12h 33m |
| July | 06:31 | 19:02 | 12:47 | 12h 31m |
| August | 06:34 | 18:56 | 12:45 | 12h 22m |
| September | 06:31 | 18:41 | 12:36 | 12h 09m |
| October | 06:28 | 18:25 | 12:26 | 11h 57m |
| November | 06:32 | 18:18 | 12:25 | 11h 46m |
| December | 06:45 | 18:26 | 12:36 | 11h 41m |
Solar year in Ilesa (2026)
Because Ilesa is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 53m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Ilesa
Longest day in Ilesa: 12h 27m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 33m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 48m.
Moon tonight in Ilesa
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Ilesa today?▼
The sun rises at 06:28 Africa/Lagos in Ilesa, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Ilesa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:23 Africa/Lagos in Ilesa today.
How long is the day in Ilesa today?▼
Daylight in Ilesa today lasts 11 hours and 55 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ilesa?▼
The morning golden hour in Ilesa runs from 06:06 to 06:56, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:55 to 18:45.
What is the timezone of Ilesa?▼
Ilesa 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 Ilesa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ilesa is 21 June 2026, with 12h 34m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ilesa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ilesa is 21 December 2026, with 11h 41m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ilesa?▼
Because Ilesa is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 53m. Days are nearly the same length all year.
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