Sunrise and sunset times in Benghazi, 2026
In Benghazi, Libya (32.1167° N, 20.0667° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 19:49, giving 14h 15m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 10h 03m of daylight. Local time, Africa/Tripoli time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Benghazi
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:43 | 18:51 | 12h 07m | 57.8° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:33 | 19:49 | 14h 15m | 81.3° | 61° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:28 | 18:35 | 12h 07m | 57.7° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 07:36 | 17:39 | 10h 03m | 34.5° | 117° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Benghazi, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:13 | 07:40 | 12:43 | 34.9° | 17:46 | 18:13 | 10h 06m |
| 15 January | 07:14 | 07:40 | 12:49 | 36.8° | 17:57 | 18:24 | 10h 17m |
| 1 February | 07:07 | 07:33 | 12:53 | 40.9° | 18:13 | 18:39 | 10h 40m |
| 15 February | 06:57 | 07:22 | 12:53 | 45.3° | 18:25 | 18:50 | 11h 04m |
| 1 March | 06:42 | 07:07 | 12:52 | 50.4° | 18:37 | 19:01 | 11h 30m |
| 15 March | 06:25 | 06:50 | 12:48 | 55.9° | 18:47 | 19:12 | 11h 57m |
| 1 April | 06:03 | 06:28 | 12:43 | 62.5° | 18:59 | 19:24 | 12h 31m |
| 15 April | 05:45 | 06:11 | 12:39 | 67.7° | 19:09 | 19:34 | 12h 58m |
| 1 May | 05:27 | 05:53 | 12:36 | 73.0° | 19:20 | 19:46 | 13h 27m |
| 15 May | 05:15 | 05:42 | 12:36 | 76.8° | 19:30 | 19:57 | 13h 48m |
| 1 June | 05:06 | 05:34 | 12:37 | 80.0° | 19:41 | 20:09 | 14h 07m |
| 15 June | 05:04 | 05:32 | 12:40 | 81.2° | 19:47 | 20:15 | 14h 15m |
| 1 July | 05:08 | 05:36 | 12:43 | 81.0° | 19:50 | 20:18 | 14h 13m |
| 15 July | 05:16 | 05:44 | 12:45 | 79.4° | 19:47 | 20:14 | 14h 03m |
| 1 August | 05:28 | 05:54 | 12:46 | 75.8° | 19:37 | 20:03 | 13h 42m |
| 15 August | 05:38 | 06:04 | 12:44 | 71.9° | 19:24 | 19:49 | 13h 20m |
| 1 September | 05:49 | 06:14 | 12:39 | 66.1° | 19:04 | 19:29 | 12h 49m |
| 15 September | 05:58 | 06:23 | 12:34 | 60.8° | 18:45 | 19:10 | 12h 22m |
| 1 October | 06:09 | 06:33 | 12:29 | 54.6° | 18:24 | 18:49 | 11h 51m |
| 15 October | 06:18 | 06:43 | 12:25 | 49.3° | 18:07 | 18:32 | 11h 24m |
| 1 November | 06:31 | 06:56 | 12:23 | 43.4° | 17:49 | 18:15 | 10h 53m |
| 15 November | 06:42 | 07:08 | 12:24 | 39.4° | 17:39 | 18:05 | 10h 31m |
| 1 December | 06:55 | 07:22 | 12:28 | 36.1° | 17:34 | 18:01 | 10h 12m |
| 15 December | 07:05 | 07:32 | 12:34 | 34.6° | 17:36 | 18:03 | 10h 04m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Benghazi?
In 2026, the sun rises in Benghazi between 05:32 (on 11 June) and 07:41 (on 8 January), local time (Africa/Tripoli). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:33; at the December solstice, it is at 07:36.
What time is sunset in Benghazi?
In 2026, sunset in Benghazi ranges from 17:34 (on 3 December) to 19:50 (on 30 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Benghazi?
It is 21 June 2026, with 14h 15m between sunrise (05:33) and sunset (19:49). The shortest day is 21 December, with 10h 03m (sunrise 07:36, sunset 17:39).
How high does the sun get in Benghazi?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 81.3° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 34.5° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Benghazi?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 61°) and sets in the west-northwest (299°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (117°) and sets in the west-southwest (243°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.