Sunrise & sunset times in Yola, Nigeria
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 18:34 in Yola. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Yola
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Golden hour in Yola 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 Yola when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Yola (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Yola’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:30 | 18:08 | 12:19 | 11h 38m |
| February | 06:29 | 18:19 | 12:24 | 11h 50m |
| March | 06:17 | 18:21 | 12:18 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:00 | 18:19 | 12:10 | 12h 19m |
| May | 05:50 | 18:22 | 12:06 | 12h 32m |
| June | 05:50 | 18:30 | 12:10 | 12h 39m |
| July | 05:57 | 18:34 | 12:16 | 12h 36m |
| August | 06:01 | 18:27 | 12:14 | 12h 25m |
| September | 06:00 | 18:10 | 12:05 | 12h 10m |
| October | 05:58 | 17:53 | 11:55 | 11h 55m |
| November | 06:03 | 17:45 | 11:54 | 11h 42m |
| December | 06:17 | 17:52 | 12:05 | 11h 35m |
Solar year in Yola (2026)
Because Yola is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 04m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Yola
Longest day in Yola: 12h 32m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 28m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 30m.
Moon tonight in Yola
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 Yola today?▼
The sun rises at 05:57 Africa/Lagos in Yola, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Yola today?▼
The sun sets at 18:34 Africa/Lagos in Yola today.
How long is the day in Yola today?▼
Daylight in Yola today lasts 12 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Yola?▼
The morning golden hour in Yola runs from 05:34 to 06:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:04 to 18:57.
What is the timezone of Yola?▼
Yola 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 Yola?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Yola is 21 June 2026, with 12h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Yola?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Yola is 21 December 2026, with 11h 35m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Yola?▼
Because Yola is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 04m. Days are nearly the same length all year.