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Sun Times in Eyl
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Eyl?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Eyl (Africa/Mogadishu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Eyl?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Eyl (Africa/Mogadishu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Eyl?
Golden hour times for Eyl 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 Eyl?
The day length for Eyl is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Eyl?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Eyl is shown in the times above (Africa/Mogadishu). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Eyl?
Sunset and dusk times for Eyl are displayed above (Africa/Mogadishu). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Eyl?
Twilight duration in Eyl 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 Eyl?
The earliest sunrise in Eyl in 2026 is at 5:21 AM on May 21 (Africa/Mogadishu). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Eyl?
The latest sunset in Eyl in 2026 is at 6:03 PM on July 12 (Africa/Mogadishu). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Eyl?
After sunset in Eyl, 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 Eyl 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 Eyl
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Eyl on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:58 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 43m |
| February | 5:58 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 52m |
| March | 5:47 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 5:31 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 18m |
| May | 5:22 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 29m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 35m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 33m |
| August | 5:33 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 23m |
| September | 5:31 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 5:27 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 57m |
| November | 5:32 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 46m |
| December | 5:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 40m |