Sun Times in Zaria
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zaria?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Zaria (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zaria?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Zaria (Africa/Lagos). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zaria?
Golden hour times for Zaria 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 Zaria?
The day length for Zaria is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zaria?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Zaria is shown in the times above (Africa/Lagos). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Zaria?
Sunset and dusk times for Zaria 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 Zaria?
Twilight duration in Zaria 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 Zaria?
The earliest sunrise in Zaria in 2026 is at 6:04 AM on May 29 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Zaria?
The latest sunset in Zaria in 2026 is at 6:56 PM on July 2 (Africa/Lagos). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zaria?
After sunset in Zaria, 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 Zaria 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 Zaria
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zaria on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 33m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 47m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 22m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 38m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 46m |
| July | 6:13 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 43m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 29m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 37m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 29m |
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