Sunrise & sunset times in El Obeid, Sudan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 18:30 in El Obeid. All times are shown in the Africa/Khartoum timezone.
Today in El Obeid
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Golden hour in El Obeid 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 El Obeid when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in El Obeid (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at El Obeid’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:25 | 17:51 | 12:08 | 11h 26m |
| February | 06:21 | 18:04 | 12:13 | 11h 42m |
| March | 06:06 | 18:09 | 12:08 | 12h 02m |
| April | 05:46 | 18:11 | 11:59 | 12h 25m |
| May | 05:33 | 18:17 | 11:55 | 12h 44m |
| June | 05:32 | 18:26 | 11:59 | 12h 53m |
| July | 05:40 | 18:29 | 12:05 | 12h 49m |
| August | 05:46 | 18:20 | 12:03 | 12h 33m |
| September | 05:48 | 18:00 | 11:54 | 12h 12m |
| October | 05:49 | 17:40 | 11:44 | 11h 50m |
| November | 05:58 | 17:29 | 11:43 | 11h 31m |
| December | 06:13 | 17:34 | 11:54 | 11h 21m |
Solar year in El Obeid (2026)
Day length in El Obeid swings by 1h 33m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in El Obeid
Longest day in El Obeid: 12h 47m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 13m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 43m.
Moon tonight in El Obeid
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 El Obeid today?▼
The sun rises at 05:39 Africa/Khartoum in El Obeid, Sudan today.
What time is sunset in El Obeid today?▼
The sun sets at 18:30 Africa/Khartoum in El Obeid today.
How long is the day in El Obeid today?▼
Daylight in El Obeid today lasts 12 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in El Obeid?▼
The morning golden hour in El Obeid runs from 05:16 to 06:10, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:59 to 18:53.
What is the timezone of El Obeid?▼
El Obeid uses the Africa/Khartoum timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in El Obeid?▼
The longest day of 2026 in El Obeid is 21 June 2026, with 12h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in El Obeid?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in El Obeid is 21 December 2026, with 11h 21m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in El Obeid?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in El Obeid swings by 1h 33m.