Sun direction in Giwa (Nigeria)

For On Now

On 3 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 18:40 in Giwa, giving 12h14mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:31. All times are local to Giwa.

Solar data for Giwa

06:00Dawn time in Giwa
06:21Sunrise time in Giwa
06:23—18:38 — Daylight time in Giwa
12:31Solar noon in Giwa
18:40Sunset time in Giwa
19:02Dusk time in Giwa


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Time :
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Position :
11.2801638,7.417857
Timezone :
Africa/Lagos
Daylight duration :
12h14mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:10Night
05:10—05:35Astronomical twilight
05:35—06:00Nautical twilight
06:00—06:21Civil twilight
06:00Dawn
06:21Sunrise
06:23—18:38 — Daylight
12:31Solar noon
18:40Sunset
19:02Dusk
18:40—19:02 — Civil twilight
19:02—19:26 — Nautical twilight
19:26—19:51 — Astronomical twilight
19:51—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Giwa (Nigeria). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !