Sunrise and sunset times in Lagos, 2026
In Lagos, Nigeria (6.5244° N, 3.3792° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 06:33 and sets at 19:03, giving 12h 30m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 11h 45m of daylight. Local time, Africa/Lagos time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Lagos
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:50 | 18:57 | 12h 07m | 83.4° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:33 | 19:03 | 12h 30m | 73.1° | 66° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:35 | 18:41 | 12h 06m | 83.3° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:52 | 18:36 | 11h 45m | 60.0° | 113° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Lagos, 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 | 06:34 | 06:57 | 12:50 | 60.5° | 18:42 | 19:05 | 11h 45m |
| 15 January | 06:40 | 07:02 | 12:55 | 62.4° | 18:49 | 19:11 | 11h 47m |
| 1 February | 06:42 | 07:04 | 13:00 | 66.5° | 18:55 | 19:17 | 11h 51m |
| 15 February | 06:41 | 07:03 | 13:00 | 70.9° | 18:58 | 19:19 | 11h 55m |
| 1 March | 06:37 | 06:58 | 12:58 | 76.0° | 18:58 | 19:19 | 12h 00m |
| 15 March | 06:32 | 06:53 | 12:55 | 81.5° | 18:57 | 19:18 | 12h 05m |
| 1 April | 06:24 | 06:44 | 12:50 | 88.1° | 18:55 | 19:16 | 12h 11m |
| 15 April | 06:17 | 06:38 | 12:46 | 86.7° | 18:54 | 19:15 | 12h 16m |
| 1 May | 06:11 | 06:33 | 12:43 | 81.4° | 18:54 | 19:15 | 12h 21m |
| 15 May | 06:08 | 06:30 | 12:42 | 77.6° | 18:55 | 19:17 | 12h 25m |
| 1 June | 06:07 | 06:30 | 12:44 | 74.4° | 18:58 | 19:21 | 12h 29m |
| 15 June | 06:09 | 06:32 | 12:47 | 73.2° | 19:02 | 19:24 | 12h 30m |
| 1 July | 06:12 | 06:35 | 12:50 | 73.4° | 19:05 | 19:27 | 12h 30m |
| 15 July | 06:16 | 06:38 | 12:52 | 75.1° | 19:06 | 19:28 | 12h 28m |
| 1 August | 06:18 | 06:40 | 12:52 | 78.6° | 19:04 | 19:26 | 12h 24m |
| 15 August | 06:19 | 06:41 | 12:50 | 82.6° | 19:00 | 19:22 | 12h 20m |
| 1 September | 06:18 | 06:39 | 12:46 | 88.4° | 18:53 | 19:14 | 12h 14m |
| 15 September | 06:16 | 06:37 | 12:41 | 86.4° | 18:46 | 19:07 | 12h 09m |
| 1 October | 06:13 | 06:34 | 12:36 | 80.2° | 18:37 | 18:58 | 12h 04m |
| 15 October | 06:11 | 06:32 | 12:32 | 74.9° | 18:31 | 18:52 | 11h 59m |
| 1 November | 06:11 | 06:33 | 12:30 | 69.0° | 18:26 | 18:48 | 11h 53m |
| 15 November | 06:14 | 06:36 | 12:31 | 64.9° | 18:25 | 18:47 | 11h 50m |
| 1 December | 06:19 | 06:42 | 12:35 | 61.6° | 18:28 | 18:51 | 11h 46m |
| 15 December | 06:26 | 06:49 | 12:41 | 60.2° | 18:34 | 18:56 | 11h 45m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Lagos?
In 2026, the sun rises in Lagos between 06:29 (on 24 May) and 07:04 (on 31 January), local time (Africa/Lagos). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:33; at the December solstice, it is at 06:52.
What time is sunset in Lagos?
In 2026, sunset in Lagos ranges from 18:25 (on 11 November) to 19:06 (on 15 July), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Lagos?
It is 21 June 2026, with 12h 30m between sunrise (06:33) and sunset (19:03). The shortest day is 21 December, with 11h 45m (sunrise 06:52, sunset 18:36).
How high does the sun get in Lagos?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 90.0° at its highest point of the year (on 6 April) and 60.0° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Lagos?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 66°) and sets in the west-northwest (294°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (113°) and sets in the west-southwest (247°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Africa/Lagos 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.