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Sunrise & sunset times in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

On Saturday 13 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 18:43 in Port Harcourt. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Today in Port Harcourt

Sunrise
06:20
Az 67°
Sunset
18:43
Az 293°
Solar noon12:32
Day length12h 23m
+0m 03s vs. yesterday
Twilight
Civil dawn05:57
Nautical dawn05:31
Astronomical dawn05:04
Civil dusk19:06
Nautical dusk19:33
Astronomical dusk19:59
Golden & blue hour
Golden hour (morning)05:57 – 06:49
Golden hour (evening)18:14 – 19:06
Blue hour (morning)05:57 – 06:06
Blue hour (evening)18:57 – 19:06
4.7774° N7.0134° EAfrica/Lagos

Golden hour in Port Harcourt 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.

Morning golden hour
05:57 – 06:49
52 min window
Evening golden hour
18:14 – 19:06
52 min window

Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Port Harcourt when the sun is at its most flattering angle.

Monthly sunrise & sunset in Port Harcourt (2026)

Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Port Harcourt’s coordinates.

Monthly sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length on the 15th of each month
MonthSunriseSunsetSolar noonDay length
January06:4518:3712:4111h 52m
February06:4618:4512:4611h 58m
March06:3818:4312:4012h 05m
April06:2518:3812:3112h 13m
May06:1818:3812:2812h 20m
June06:2018:4412:3212h 23m
July06:2618:4912:3712h 22m
August06:2818:4412:3612h 16m
September06:2218:3112:2712h 08m
October06:1718:1812:1712h 00m
November06:1918:1312:1611h 54m
December06:3118:2212:2711h 51m

Solar year in Port Harcourt (2026)

Longest day
21 June 2026
12h 24m of daylight
Shortest day
21 December 2026
11h 51m of daylight
Annual variation
0h 33m
between longest and shortest

Because Port Harcourt is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 33m between the longest and shortest day.

Day length across the year in Port Harcourt

0h6h12h18h24hToday 12h 16mJanMarMayJulSepNov

Longest day in Port Harcourt: 12h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 16m.

Moon tonight in Port Harcourt

Phase
Waning Crescent
4% illuminated
Moonrise
04:19
Moonset
17:07

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 Port Harcourt today?

The sun rises at 06:20 Africa/Lagos in Port Harcourt, Nigeria today.

What time is sunset in Port Harcourt today?

The sun sets at 18:43 Africa/Lagos in Port Harcourt today.

How long is the day in Port Harcourt today?

Daylight in Port Harcourt today lasts 12 hours and 23 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.

When is the golden hour in Port Harcourt?

The morning golden hour in Port Harcourt runs from 05:57 to 06:49, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:14 to 19:06.

What is the timezone of Port Harcourt?

Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt?

The longest day of 2026 in Port Harcourt is 21 June 2026, with 12h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.

When is the shortest day of the year in Port Harcourt?

The shortest day of 2026 in Port Harcourt is 21 December 2026, with 11h 51m of daylight.

How much does daylight vary through the year in Port Harcourt?

Because Port Harcourt is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 33m. Days are nearly the same length all year.

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