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What time is sunrise and sunset in Potiskum?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:05 AM
105° ESEDawn 5:43 AM

Sunrise in Potiskum was at 6:05:45 AM GMT+1 (43 min ago).

Sunset
5:52 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Potiskum will be at 5:52:37 PM GMT+1 (in 11h 4m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:23 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Potiskum
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:52 – 6:34 AM5:23 – 6:06 PM
Blue hour5:43 – 5:52 AM6:06 – 6:14 PM
Daylight
11h 46m
−32s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 54m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
Sun altitude
8.6°
Sun direction
108° ESE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:06 AM
106° ESEDawn 5:44 AM

Sunrise in Potiskum will be at 6:06:02 AM GMT+1 (in 23h 18m).

Sunset
5:52 PM
254° WSWDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Potiskum will be at 5:52:22 PM GMT+1 (in 35h 4m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Potiskum

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
1:58 AM
Moonset
2:29 PM

Calendar

West Africa Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:04 AM5:53 PM11h 48m
2 Mon6:05 AM5:53 PM11h 47m
3 Tue6:05 AM5:52 PM11h 47m
4 Wed6:05 AM5:52 PM11h 46m
Wednesday, November 4
11h 46m 51s of daylight·−31s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:43 AM – 6:14 PM
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Time
6:48 AM
Altitude
8.5°
Heading
108° ESE
Light
Daylight

6:48 AM, Daylight, altitude 8.5 degrees

5 Thu6:06 AM5:52 PM11h 46m
6 Fri6:06 AM5:52 PM11h 45m
7 Sat6:06 AM5:51 PM11h 45m
8 Sun6:06 AM5:51 PM11h 44m
9 Mon6:07 AM5:51 PM11h 44m
10 Tue6:07 AM5:51 PM11h 43m
11 Wed6:07 AM5:51 PM11h 43m
12 Thu6:08 AM5:51 PM11h 42m
13 Fri6:08 AM5:51 PM11h 42m
14 Sat6:09 AM5:51 PM11h 41m
15 Sun6:09 AM5:50 PM11h 41m
16 Mon6:09 AM5:50 PM11h 41m
17 Tue6:10 AM5:50 PM11h 40m
18 Wed6:10 AM5:50 PM11h 40m
19 Thu6:11 AM5:50 PM11h 39m
20 Fri6:11 AM5:50 PM11h 39m
21 Sat6:11 AM5:51 PM11h 39m
22 Sun6:12 AM5:51 PM11h 38m
23 Mon6:12 AM5:51 PM11h 38m
24 Tue6:13 AM5:51 PM11h 37m
25 Wed6:13 AM5:51 PM11h 37m
26 Thu6:14 AM5:51 PM11h 37m
27 Fri6:14 AM5:51 PM11h 36m
28 Sat6:15 AM5:51 PM11h 36m
29 Sun6:15 AM5:52 PM11h 36m
30 Mon6:16 AM5:52 PM11h 35m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Potiskum, Nigeria

What time does the sun rise in Potiskum today?
Sunrise in Potiskum today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:05 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Potiskum today?
Sunset today is at 5:52 PM, after 11h 46m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Potiskum tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:14 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:04 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Potiskum, Nigeria?
The longest day of 2026 in Potiskum is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 55m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Potiskum, Nigeria?
The shortest day of 2026 in Potiskum, Yobe 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 Potiskum get in summer than in winter?
Potiskum gets 1h 22m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 55m against 11h 32m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Potiskum?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Potiskum is on Saturday, May 30, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:47 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Potiskum?
The latest sunset is on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Potiskum?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, with the sun down by 5:50 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Potiskum?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 6:37 AM.
Does Potiskum observe daylight saving time?
No. Potiskum stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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