Sunrise & sunset times in Maiduguri, Nigeria
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 18:32 in Maiduguri. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Maiduguri
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Golden hour in Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Maiduguri (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Maiduguri’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:31 | 18:02 | 12:16 | 11h 30m |
| February | 06:28 | 18:14 | 12:21 | 11h 45m |
| March | 06:14 | 18:17 | 12:16 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:55 | 18:19 | 12:07 | 12h 23m |
| May | 05:43 | 18:23 | 12:03 | 12h 40m |
| June | 05:43 | 18:32 | 12:07 | 12h 49m |
| July | 05:50 | 18:35 | 12:13 | 12h 45m |
| August | 05:56 | 18:27 | 12:11 | 12h 30m |
| September | 05:56 | 18:08 | 12:02 | 12h 11m |
| October | 05:56 | 17:49 | 11:53 | 11h 52m |
| November | 06:04 | 17:39 | 11:51 | 11h 35m |
| December | 06:19 | 17:45 | 12:02 | 11h 26m |
Solar year in Maiduguri (2026)
Day length in Maiduguri swings by 1h 23m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Maiduguri
Longest day in Maiduguri: 12h 42m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 18m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 41m.
Moon tonight in Maiduguri
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 Maiduguri today?▼
The sun rises at 05:43 Africa/Lagos in Maiduguri, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Maiduguri today?▼
The sun sets at 18:32 Africa/Lagos in Maiduguri today.
How long is the day in Maiduguri today?▼
Daylight in Maiduguri today lasts 12 hours and 48 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Maiduguri?▼
The morning golden hour in Maiduguri runs from 05:19 to 06:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:01 to 18:55.
What is the timezone of Maiduguri?▼
Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Maiduguri is 21 June 2026, with 12h 49m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Maiduguri?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Maiduguri is 21 December 2026, with 11h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Maiduguri?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Maiduguri swings by 1h 23m.