Sun Times in Shinkafi
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shinkafi?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shinkafi (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shinkafi?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shinkafi (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shinkafi?
Golden hour times for Shinkafi are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Shinkafi?
The day length for Shinkafi is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shinkafi?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shinkafi is shown in the times above (Africa/Lagos). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shinkafi?
Sunset and dusk times for Shinkafi are displayed above (Africa/Lagos). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Shinkafi?
Twilight duration in Shinkafi varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Shinkafi?
The earliest sunrise in Shinkafi in 2026 is at 6:06 AM on May 24 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shinkafi?
The latest sunset in Shinkafi in 2026 is at 7:04 PM on June 28 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shinkafi?
After sunset in Shinkafi, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Shinkafi shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Shinkafi
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shinkafi on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 26m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 43m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 44m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 54m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 49m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 33m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 32m |
| December | 6:48 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 22m |