Sunrise & sunset times in Kano, Nigeria
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 18:51 in Kano. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Kano
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Golden hour in Kano 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 Kano when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kano (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kano’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 18:20 | 12:35 | 11h 29m |
| February | 06:47 | 18:32 | 12:40 | 11h 45m |
| March | 06:33 | 18:36 | 12:34 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:14 | 18:37 | 12:25 | 12h 23m |
| May | 06:02 | 18:42 | 12:22 | 12h 40m |
| June | 06:01 | 18:51 | 12:26 | 12h 49m |
| July | 06:09 | 18:54 | 12:31 | 12h 45m |
| August | 06:14 | 18:45 | 12:30 | 12h 31m |
| September | 06:15 | 18:26 | 12:21 | 12h 11m |
| October | 06:15 | 18:07 | 12:11 | 11h 52m |
| November | 06:23 | 17:57 | 12:10 | 11h 34m |
| December | 06:38 | 18:03 | 12:21 | 11h 25m |
Solar year in Kano (2026)
Day length in Kano swings by 1h 24m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kano
Longest day in Kano: 12h 42m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 18m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 42m.
Moon tonight in Kano
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 Kano today?▼
The sun rises at 06:01 Africa/Lagos in Kano, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Kano today?▼
The sun sets at 18:51 Africa/Lagos in Kano today.
How long is the day in Kano today?▼
Daylight in Kano today lasts 12 hours and 49 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kano?▼
The morning golden hour in Kano runs from 05:38 to 06:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:21 to 19:14.
What is the timezone of Kano?▼
Kano 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 Kano?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kano is 21 June 2026, with 12h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kano?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kano is 21 December 2026, with 11h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kano?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kano swings by 1h 24m.