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Sun Times in Potiskum
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Potiskum?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Potiskum (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Potiskum?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Potiskum (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Potiskum?
Golden hour times for Potiskum 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 Potiskum?
The day length for Potiskum is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Potiskum?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Potiskum is shown in the times above (Africa/Lagos). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Potiskum?
Sunset and dusk times for Potiskum 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 Potiskum?
Twilight duration in Potiskum 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 Potiskum?
The earliest sunrise in Potiskum in 2026 is at 5:50 AM on May 23 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Potiskum?
The latest sunset in Potiskum in 2026 is at 6:44 PM on July 5 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Potiskum?
After sunset in Potiskum, 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 Potiskum 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 Potiskum
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Potiskum on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:39 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 31m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 46m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 23m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 40m |
| June | 5:51 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 49m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 45m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 31m |
| September | 6:05 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 35m |
| December | 6:27 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 27m |