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What time is sunrise and sunset in Jos?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:14 AM
70° ENEDawn 5:52 AM

Sunrise in Jos was at 6:14:29 AM GMT+1 (1 hour ago).

Sunset
6:49 PM
290° WNWDusk 7:12 PM

Sunset in Jos will be at 6:49:43 PM GMT+1 (in 12 hours).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:20 PM

Daylight
12h 35m
Darkness
8h 54m
Solar noon
12:32 PM
Sun altitude
8.3°
Sun direction
72° ENE

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:14 AM
71° ENEDawn 5:52 AM

Sunrise in Jos will be at 6:14:40 AM GMT+1 (in 23 hours).

Sunset
6:49 PM
289° WNWDusk 7:11 PM

Sunset in Jos will be at 6:49:32 PM GMT+1 (in 36 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Jos

Waxing Gibbous
95% illuminated
Moonrise
5:19 PM
Moonset
4:13 AM

Calendar

Africa/Lagos · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Wed6:08 am6:50 pm12:41:40
2 Thu6:08 am6:50 pm12:41:33
3 Fri6:09 am6:50 pm12:41:25
4 Sat6:09 am6:50 pm12:41:17
5 Sun6:09 am6:50 pm12:41:07
6 Mon6:09 am6:50 pm12:40:58
7 Tue6:10 am6:50 pm12:40:47
8 Wed6:10 am6:50 pm12:40:36
9 Thu6:10 am6:50 pm12:40:24
10 Fri6:10 am6:50 pm12:40:12
11 Sat6:10 am6:50 pm12:39:59
12 Sun6:11 am6:50 pm12:39:45
13 Mon6:11 am6:50 pm12:39:31
14 Tue6:11 am6:50 pm12:39:16
15 Wed6:11 am6:50 pm12:39:01
16 Thu6:12 am6:50 pm12:38:45
17 Fri6:12 am6:50 pm12:38:28
18 Sat6:12 am6:50 pm12:38:11
19 Sun6:12 am6:50 pm12:37:53
20 Mon6:13 am6:50 pm12:37:35
21 Tue6:13 am6:50 pm12:37:16
22 Wed6:13 am6:50 pm12:36:57
23 Thu6:13 am6:50 pm12:36:37
24 Fri6:13 am6:50 pm12:36:17
25 Sat6:14 am6:50 pm12:35:56
26 Sun6:14 am6:49 pm12:35:35
27 Mon6:14 am6:49 pm12:35:13
Monday, July 27
12:35:13 of daylight·−22s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:52 am – 7:12 pm
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:14 am12:32 pm6:49 pmhorizon
Time
6:53 AM
Altitude
8.3°
Heading
72° ENE
Light
Daylight

6:53 AM, Daylight, altitude 8.3 degrees

28 Tue6:14 am6:49 pm12:34:51
29 Wed6:14 am6:49 pm12:34:29
30 Thu6:15 am6:49 pm12:34:06
31 Fri6:15 am6:48 pm12:33:42

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Jos, Nigeria

What time does the sun rise in Jos today?
Sunrise in Jos today (Monday, July 27, 2026) is at 6:14 AM. The sun comes up in the ENE.
What time does the sun set in Jos today?
Sunset today is at 6:49 PM, after 12h 35m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Jos, Nigeria?
The longest day of 2026 in Jos is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 42m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Jos, Nigeria?
The shortest day of 2026 in Jos, Plateau is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 32m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Jos get in summer than in winter?
Jos gets 1h 09m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 42m against 11h 32m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Jos?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Jos is on Thursday, May 28, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:03 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Jos?
The latest sunset is on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Jos?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, November 16, 2026, with the sun down by 6:00 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Jos?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:48 AM.
Does Jos observe daylight saving time?
No. Jos stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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