Sunrise & sunset times in Zaria, Nigeria
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 18:09 in Zaria. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Zaria
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Golden hour in Zaria 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 Zaria when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zaria (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zaria’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:52 | 18:24 | 12:38 | 11h 32m |
| February | 06:49 | 18:36 | 12:43 | 11h 46m |
| March | 06:36 | 18:39 | 12:37 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:17 | 18:40 | 12:29 | 12h 22m |
| May | 06:06 | 18:44 | 12:25 | 12h 38m |
| June | 06:06 | 18:52 | 12:29 | 12h 46m |
| July | 06:13 | 18:56 | 12:35 | 12h 42m |
| August | 06:18 | 18:48 | 12:33 | 12h 29m |
| September | 06:18 | 18:29 | 12:24 | 12h 11m |
| October | 06:18 | 18:11 | 12:14 | 11h 53m |
| November | 06:25 | 18:02 | 12:13 | 11h 37m |
| December | 06:39 | 18:08 | 12:24 | 11h 28m |
Solar year in Zaria (2026)
Day length in Zaria swings by 1h 18m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Zaria
Longest day in Zaria: 12h 39m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 21m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 42m.
Moon tonight in Zaria
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Zaria today?▼
The sun rises at 06:18 Africa/Lagos in Zaria, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Zaria today?▼
The sun sets at 18:09 Africa/Lagos in Zaria today.
How long is the day in Zaria today?▼
Daylight in Zaria today lasts 11 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zaria?▼
The morning golden hour in Zaria runs from 05:57 to 06:46, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:41 to 18:30.
What is the timezone of Zaria?▼
Zaria 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 Zaria?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zaria is 21 June 2026, with 12h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zaria?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zaria is 21 December 2026, with 11h 29m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zaria?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Zaria swings by 1h 18m.
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