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What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:38 AM
83° EDawn 6:17 AM

Sunrise in Lagos was at 6:38:34 AM GMT+1 (4 hours ago).

Sunset
6:52 PM
277° WDusk 7:13 PM

Sunset in Lagos will be at 6:52:16 PM GMT+1 (in 8 hours).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:26 PM

Daylight
12h 13m
Darkness
9h 26m
Solar noon
12:45 PM
Sun altitude
62.5°
Sun direction
87° E

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:38 AM
83° EDawn 6:17 AM

Sunrise in Lagos will be at 6:38:24 AM GMT+1 (in 20 hours).

Sunset
6:51 PM
277° WDusk 7:12 PM

Sunset in Lagos will be at 6:51:46 PM GMT+1 (in 32 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Lagos

Last Quarter
49% illuminated
Moonrise
Doesn't rise
Moonset
12:53 PM

Calendar

Africa/Lagos · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue6:39 am6:53 pm12:14:44
2 Wed6:38 am6:53 pm12:14:24
3 Thu6:38 am6:52 pm12:14:03
4 Fri6:38 am6:52 pm12:13:42
Friday, September 4
12:13:42 of daylight·−21s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:17 am – 7:13 pm
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Time
10:55 AM
Altitude
62.5°
Heading
87° E
Light
Daylight

10:55 AM, Daylight, altitude 62.5 degrees

5 Sat6:38 am6:51 pm12:13:21
6 Sun6:38 am6:51 pm12:13:00
7 Mon6:38 am6:50 pm12:12:39
8 Tue6:37 am6:50 pm12:12:18
9 Wed6:37 am6:49 pm12:11:57
10 Thu6:37 am6:49 pm12:11:36
11 Fri6:37 am6:48 pm12:11:15
12 Sat6:37 am6:48 pm12:10:54
13 Sun6:37 am6:47 pm12:10:33
14 Mon6:36 am6:47 pm12:10:12
15 Tue6:36 am6:46 pm12:09:51
16 Wed6:36 am6:45 pm12:09:30
17 Thu6:36 am6:45 pm12:09:09
18 Fri6:36 am6:44 pm12:08:48
19 Sat6:35 am6:44 pm12:08:26
20 Sun6:35 am6:43 pm12:08:05
21 Mon6:35 am6:43 pm12:07:44
22 Tue6:35 am6:42 pm12:07:23
23 Wed6:35 am6:42 pm12:07:02
24 Thu6:35 am6:41 pm12:06:41
25 Fri6:34 am6:41 pm12:06:20
26 Sat6:34 am6:40 pm12:05:59
27 Sun6:34 am6:40 pm12:05:38
28 Mon6:34 am6:39 pm12:05:17
29 Tue6:34 am6:39 pm12:04:56
30 Wed6:34 am6:38 pm12:04:35

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Lagos, Nigeria

What time does the sun rise in Lagos today?
Sunrise in Lagos today (Friday, September 4, 2026) is at 6:38 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Lagos today?
Sunset today is at 6:52 PM, after 12h 13m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Lagos, Nigeria?
The longest day of 2026 in Lagos is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 29m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Lagos, Nigeria?
The shortest day of 2026 in Lagos, Lagos is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 44m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Lagos get in summer than in winter?
Lagos gets 0h 44m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 29m against 11h 44m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Lagos?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Lagos is on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:31 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Lagos?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Lagos?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the sun down by 6:27 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Lagos?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No. Lagos stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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