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Sun Times in Sapele
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sapele?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Sapele (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sapele?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Sapele (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sapele?
Golden hour times for Sapele 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 Sapele?
The day length for Sapele is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sapele?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Sapele is shown in the times above (Africa/Lagos). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Sapele?
Sunset and dusk times for Sapele 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 Sapele?
Twilight duration in Sapele 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 Sapele?
The earliest sunrise in Sapele in 2026 is at 6:21 AM on May 16 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sapele?
The latest sunset in Sapele in 2026 is at 6:56 PM on July 10 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sapele?
After sunset in Sapele, 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 Sapele 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 Sapele
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sapele on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 49m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 56m |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 15m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 23m |
| June | 6:23 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 28m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 26m |
| August | 6:32 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 19m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:23 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 51m |
| December | 6:38 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 47m |