Sunrise & sunset times in Onitsha, Nigeria
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 18:47 in Onitsha. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Onitsha
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Golden hour in Onitsha 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 Onitsha when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Onitsha (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Onitsha’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:48 | 18:36 | 12:42 | 11h 48m |
| February | 06:49 | 18:44 | 12:46 | 11h 55m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:44 | 12:41 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:25 | 18:40 | 12:32 | 12h 15m |
| May | 06:17 | 18:41 | 12:29 | 12h 24m |
| June | 06:19 | 18:47 | 12:33 | 12h 28m |
| July | 06:25 | 18:52 | 12:38 | 12h 26m |
| August | 06:27 | 18:46 | 12:37 | 12h 19m |
| September | 06:23 | 18:32 | 12:28 | 12h 09m |
| October | 06:19 | 18:18 | 12:18 | 11h 59m |
| November | 06:22 | 18:12 | 12:17 | 11h 50m |
| December | 06:34 | 18:21 | 12:27 | 11h 46m |
Solar year in Onitsha (2026)
Because Onitsha is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 43m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Onitsha
Longest day in Onitsha: 12h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 21m.
Moon tonight in Onitsha
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 Onitsha today?▼
The sun rises at 06:19 Africa/Lagos in Onitsha, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Onitsha today?▼
The sun sets at 18:47 Africa/Lagos in Onitsha today.
How long is the day in Onitsha today?▼
Daylight in Onitsha today lasts 12 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Onitsha?▼
The morning golden hour in Onitsha runs from 05:56 to 06:49, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:18 to 19:10.
What is the timezone of Onitsha?▼
Onitsha 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 Onitsha?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Onitsha is 21 June 2026, with 12h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Onitsha?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Onitsha is 21 December 2026, with 11h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Onitsha?▼
Because Onitsha is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 43m. Days are nearly the same length all year.