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What time is sunrise and sunset in Gwagwalada?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Gwagwalada, Abuja Federal Capital Territory. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:21 AM
105° ESEDawn 6:00 AM

Sunrise in Gwagwalada was at 6:21:41 AM GMT+1 (6h 38m ago).

Sunset
6:08 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:30 PM

Sunset in Gwagwalada will be at 6:08:44 PM GMT+1 (in 5h 9m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:39 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Gwagwalada
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:08 – 6:50 AM5:39 – 6:22 PM
Blue hour6:00 – 6:08 AM6:22 – 6:30 PM
Daylight
11h 47m
−24s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 49m
Solar noon
12:15 PM
Sun altitude
63.2°
Sun direction
204° SSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:21 AM
106° ESEDawn 6:00 AM

Sunrise in Gwagwalada will be at 6:21:55 AM GMT+1 (in 17h 22m).

Sunset
6:08 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:30 PM

Sunset in Gwagwalada will be at 6:08:34 PM GMT+1 (in 29h 9m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Gwagwalada

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
2:16 AM
Moonset
2:45 PM

Calendar

West Africa Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:21 AM6:09 PM11h 48m
2 Mon6:21 AM6:09 PM11h 47m
3 Tue6:21 AM6:08 PM11h 47m
4 Wed6:21 AM6:08 PM11h 47m
Wednesday, November 4
11h 47m 03s of daylight·−24s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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Time
1:00 PM
Altitude
63.2°
Heading
204° SSW
Light
Daylight

1:00 PM, Daylight, altitude 63.2 degrees

5 Thu6:21 AM6:08 PM11h 46m
6 Fri6:22 AM6:08 PM11h 46m
7 Sat6:22 AM6:08 PM11h 45m
8 Sun6:22 AM6:08 PM11h 45m
9 Mon6:22 AM6:08 PM11h 45m
10 Tue6:23 AM6:07 PM11h 44m
11 Wed6:23 AM6:07 PM11h 44m
12 Thu6:23 AM6:07 PM11h 44m
13 Fri6:24 AM6:07 PM11h 43m
14 Sat6:24 AM6:07 PM11h 43m
15 Sun6:24 AM6:07 PM11h 42m
16 Mon6:25 AM6:07 PM11h 42m
17 Tue6:25 AM6:07 PM11h 42m
18 Wed6:25 AM6:07 PM11h 41m
19 Thu6:26 AM6:07 PM11h 41m
20 Fri6:26 AM6:07 PM11h 41m
21 Sat6:26 AM6:08 PM11h 41m
22 Sun6:27 AM6:08 PM11h 40m
23 Mon6:27 AM6:08 PM11h 40m
24 Tue6:28 AM6:08 PM11h 40m
25 Wed6:28 AM6:08 PM11h 39m
26 Thu6:29 AM6:08 PM11h 39m
27 Fri6:29 AM6:08 PM11h 39m
28 Sat6:30 AM6:09 PM11h 39m
29 Sun6:30 AM6:09 PM11h 38m
30 Mon6:30 AM6:09 PM11h 38m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Gwagwalada, Nigeria

What time does the sun rise in Gwagwalada today?
Sunrise in Gwagwalada today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:21 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Gwagwalada today?
Sunset today is at 6:08 PM, after 11h 47m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Gwagwalada tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:30 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:20 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Gwagwalada, Nigeria?
The longest day of 2026 in Gwagwalada is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 38m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Gwagwalada, Nigeria?
The shortest day of 2026 in Gwagwalada, Abuja Federal Capital Territory is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 36m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Gwagwalada get in summer than in winter?
Gwagwalada gets 1h 02m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 38m against 11h 36m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Gwagwalada?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Gwagwalada is on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:11 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Gwagwalada?
The latest sunset is on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Gwagwalada?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with the sun down by 6:07 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Gwagwalada?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:52 AM.
Does Gwagwalada observe daylight saving time?
No. Gwagwalada stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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