Sunrise & sunset times in Sapele, Nigeria
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 18:56 in Sapele. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Sapele
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Sapele 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 Sapele when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sapele (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sapele’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:52 | 18:41 | 12:46 | 11h 49m |
| February | 06:53 | 18:49 | 12:51 | 11h 56m |
| March | 06:43 | 18:48 | 12:46 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:29 | 18:44 | 12:37 | 12h 14m |
| May | 06:22 | 18:45 | 12:33 | 12h 23m |
| June | 06:23 | 18:51 | 12:37 | 12h 27m |
| July | 06:30 | 18:56 | 12:43 | 12h 25m |
| August | 06:32 | 18:51 | 12:41 | 12h 18m |
| September | 06:28 | 18:36 | 12:32 | 12h 08m |
| October | 06:23 | 18:22 | 12:23 | 11h 59m |
| November | 06:26 | 18:17 | 12:21 | 11h 51m |
| December | 06:38 | 18:25 | 12:32 | 11h 47m |
Solar year in Sapele (2026)
Because Sapele is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 41m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Sapele
Longest day in Sapele: 12h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 19m.
Moon tonight in Sapele
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Sapele today?▼
The sun rises at 06:30 Africa/Lagos in Sapele, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Sapele today?▼
The sun sets at 18:56 Africa/Lagos in Sapele today.
How long is the day in Sapele today?▼
Daylight in Sapele today lasts 12 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sapele?▼
The morning golden hour in Sapele runs from 06:07 to 06:59, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:26 to 19:18.
What is the timezone of Sapele?▼
Sapele 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 Sapele?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sapele is 21 June 2026, with 12h 28m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sapele?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sapele is 21 December 2026, with 11h 47m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sapele?▼
Because Sapele is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 41m. Days are nearly the same length all year.