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What time is sunrise and sunset in Accra?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Accra, Greater Accra. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:46 AM
105° ESEDawn 5:24 AM

Sunrise in Accra was at 5:46:20 AM GMT (4h 53m ago).

Sunset
5:42 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:03 PM

Sunset in Accra will be at 5:42:19 PM GMT (in 7h 3m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:13 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Accra
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:33 – 6:14 AM5:13 – 5:55 PM
Blue hour5:24 – 5:33 AM5:55 – 6:03 PM
Daylight
11h 55m
−14s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 42m
Solar noon
11:44 AM
Sun altitude
63.6°
Sun direction
143° SE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:46 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:24 AM

Sunrise in Accra will be at 5:46:29 AM GMT (in 19h 7m).

Sunset
5:42 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:03 PM

Sunset in Accra will be at 5:42:13 PM GMT (in 31h 3m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Accra

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
1:48 AM
Moonset
2:14 PM

Calendar

Greenwich Mean Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:45 AM5:42 PM11h 56m
2 Mon5:46 AM5:42 PM11h 56m
3 Tue5:46 AM5:42 PM11h 56m
4 Wed5:46 AM5:42 PM11h 55m
Wednesday, November 4
11h 55m 58s of daylight·−15s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:24 AM – 6:03 PM
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Time
10:40 AM
Altitude
63.6°
Heading
143° SE
Light
Daylight

10:40 AM, Daylight, altitude 63.6 degrees

5 Thu5:46 AM5:42 PM11h 55m
6 Fri5:46 AM5:42 PM11h 55m
7 Sat5:46 AM5:42 PM11h 55m
8 Sun5:46 AM5:42 PM11h 55m
9 Mon5:47 AM5:42 PM11h 54m
10 Tue5:47 AM5:41 PM11h 54m
11 Wed5:47 AM5:41 PM11h 54m
12 Thu5:47 AM5:41 PM11h 54m
13 Fri5:48 AM5:42 PM11h 53m
14 Sat5:48 AM5:42 PM11h 53m
15 Sun5:48 AM5:42 PM11h 53m
16 Mon5:48 AM5:42 PM11h 53m
17 Tue5:49 AM5:42 PM11h 53m
18 Wed5:49 AM5:42 PM11h 52m
19 Thu5:49 AM5:42 PM11h 52m
20 Fri5:50 AM5:42 PM11h 52m
21 Sat5:50 AM5:42 PM11h 52m
22 Sun5:50 AM5:43 PM11h 52m
23 Mon5:51 AM5:43 PM11h 52m
24 Tue5:51 AM5:43 PM11h 51m
25 Wed5:51 AM5:43 PM11h 51m
26 Thu5:52 AM5:43 PM11h 51m
27 Fri5:52 AM5:44 PM11h 51m
28 Sat5:53 AM5:44 PM11h 51m
29 Sun5:53 AM5:44 PM11h 51m
30 Mon5:53 AM5:44 PM11h 51m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Accra from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Accra, Ghana

What time does the sun rise in Accra today?
Sunrise in Accra today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:46 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Accra today?
Sunset today is at 5:42 PM, after 11h 55m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Accra tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:03 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:53 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Accra, Ghana?
The longest day of 2026 in Accra is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 28m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Accra, Ghana?
The shortest day of 2026 in Accra, Greater Accra is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 49m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Accra get in summer than in winter?
Accra gets 0h 38m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 28m against 11h 49m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Accra?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Accra is on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:44 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Accra?
The latest sunset is on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Accra?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with the sun down by 5:41 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Accra?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:17 AM.
Does Accra observe daylight saving time?
No. Accra stays on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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