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
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Golden & blue hour▼
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.
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.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:45 | 18:37 | 12:41 | 11h 52m |
| February | 06:46 | 18:45 | 12:46 | 11h 58m |
| March | 06:38 | 18:43 | 12:40 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:25 | 18:38 | 12:31 | 12h 13m |
| May | 06:18 | 18:38 | 12:28 | 12h 20m |
| June | 06:20 | 18:44 | 12:32 | 12h 23m |
| July | 06:26 | 18:49 | 12:37 | 12h 22m |
| August | 06:28 | 18:44 | 12:36 | 12h 16m |
| September | 06:22 | 18:31 | 12:27 | 12h 08m |
| October | 06:17 | 18:18 | 12:17 | 12h 00m |
| November | 06:19 | 18:13 | 12:16 | 11h 54m |
| December | 06:31 | 18:22 | 12:27 | 11h 51m |
Solar year in Port Harcourt (2026)
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
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
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.