Sunrise & sunset times in Sokoto, Nigeria
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 19:09 in Sokoto. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Sokoto
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Sokoto 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 Sokoto when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sokoto (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sokoto’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:05 | 18:31 | 12:48 | 11h 26m |
| February | 07:01 | 18:44 | 12:53 | 11h 43m |
| March | 06:46 | 18:49 | 12:47 | 12h 02m |
| April | 06:26 | 18:51 | 12:39 | 12h 25m |
| May | 06:13 | 18:57 | 12:35 | 12h 43m |
| June | 06:12 | 19:06 | 12:39 | 12h 53m |
| July | 06:20 | 19:09 | 12:45 | 12h 49m |
| August | 06:26 | 19:00 | 12:43 | 12h 33m |
| September | 06:28 | 18:40 | 12:34 | 12h 12m |
| October | 06:29 | 18:20 | 12:24 | 11h 50m |
| November | 06:37 | 18:09 | 12:23 | 11h 31m |
| December | 06:53 | 18:15 | 12:34 | 11h 21m |
Solar year in Sokoto (2026)
Day length in Sokoto swings by 1h 32m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sokoto
Longest day in Sokoto: 12h 46m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 14m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 42m.
Moon tonight in Sokoto
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 Sokoto today?▼
The sun rises at 06:20 Africa/Lagos in Sokoto, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Sokoto today?▼
The sun sets at 19:09 Africa/Lagos in Sokoto today.
How long is the day in Sokoto today?▼
Daylight in Sokoto today lasts 12 hours and 49 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sokoto?▼
The morning golden hour in Sokoto runs from 05:56 to 06:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:39 to 19:32.
What is the timezone of Sokoto?▼
Sokoto 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 Sokoto?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sokoto is 21 June 2026, with 12h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sokoto?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sokoto is 21 December 2026, with 11h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sokoto?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sokoto swings by 1h 32m.