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What time is sunrise and sunset in Awka?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:17 AM
105° ESEDawn 5:55 AM

Sunrise in Awka was at 6:17:17 AM GMT+1 (1h 3m ago).

Sunset
6:13 PM
255° WSWDusk 6:34 PM

Sunset in Awka will be at 6:13:13 PM GMT+1 (in 10h 52m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:44 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Awka
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:04 – 6:45 AM5:44 – 6:26 PM
Blue hour5:55 – 6:04 AM6:26 – 6:34 PM
Daylight
11h 55m
−16s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 43m
Solar noon
12:15 PM
Sun altitude
14.0°
Sun direction
108° ESE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:17 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:55 AM

Sunrise in Awka will be at 6:17:26 AM GMT+1 (in 22h 57m).

Sunset
6:13 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:34 PM

Sunset in Awka will be at 6:13:06 PM GMT+1 (in 34h 52m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Awka

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
2:18 AM
Moonset
2:44 PM

Calendar

West Africa Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:16 AM6:13 PM11h 56m
2 Mon6:17 AM6:13 PM11h 56m
3 Tue6:17 AM6:13 PM11h 56m
4 Wed6:17 AM6:13 PM11h 55m
Wednesday, November 4
11h 55m 55s of daylight·−16s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:55 AM – 6:34 PM
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Time
7:21 AM
Altitude
14.1°
Heading
108° ESE
Light
Daylight

7:21 AM, Daylight, altitude 14.1 degrees

5 Thu6:17 AM6:13 PM11h 55m
6 Fri6:17 AM6:13 PM11h 55m
7 Sat6:17 AM6:12 PM11h 55m
8 Sun6:17 AM6:12 PM11h 54m
9 Mon6:18 AM6:12 PM11h 54m
10 Tue6:18 AM6:12 PM11h 54m
11 Wed6:18 AM6:12 PM11h 54m
12 Thu6:18 AM6:12 PM11h 53m
13 Fri6:19 AM6:12 PM11h 53m
14 Sat6:19 AM6:12 PM11h 53m
15 Sun6:19 AM6:12 PM11h 53m
16 Mon6:19 AM6:12 PM11h 52m
17 Tue6:20 AM6:13 PM11h 52m
18 Wed6:20 AM6:13 PM11h 52m
19 Thu6:20 AM6:13 PM11h 52m
20 Fri6:21 AM6:13 PM11h 52m
21 Sat6:21 AM6:13 PM11h 51m
22 Sun6:21 AM6:13 PM11h 51m
23 Mon6:22 AM6:13 PM11h 51m
24 Tue6:22 AM6:14 PM11h 51m
25 Wed6:23 AM6:14 PM11h 51m
26 Thu6:23 AM6:14 PM11h 51m
27 Fri6:23 AM6:14 PM11h 50m
28 Sat6:24 AM6:14 PM11h 50m
29 Sun6:24 AM6:15 PM11h 50m
30 Mon6:25 AM6:15 PM11h 50m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Awka, Nigeria

What time does the sun rise in Awka today?
Sunrise in Awka today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:17 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Awka today?
Sunset today is at 6:13 PM, after 11h 55m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Awka tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:34 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:24 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Awka, Nigeria?
The longest day of 2026 in Awka is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 31m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Awka, Nigeria?
The shortest day of 2026 in Awka, Anambra is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 48m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Awka get in summer than in winter?
Awka gets 0h 43m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 31m against 11h 48m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Awka?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Awka is on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:14 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Awka?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Awka?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the sun down by 6:12 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Awka?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:48 AM.
Does Awka observe daylight saving time?
No. Awka stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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