Today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 6:49 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 37m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Addis Ababa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Addis Ababa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Addis Ababa runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:19 PM and lasts until 6:49 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Addis Ababa's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Addis Ababa falls exactly at 12:30 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 51.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Addis Ababa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Addis Ababa?
At Addis Ababa's latitude of 9.0358287°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 475.22° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Addis Ababa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 9.0358287, 38.7524127. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Addis Ababa (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Addis Ababa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:12 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 37m |
| 2025 | 6:12 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 37m |
| 2021 | 6:12 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Addis Ababa today?
In Addis Ababa, the sun rises at exactly 6:12 AM and sets at 6:49 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Addis Ababa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Addis Ababa runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:19 PM and lasts until 6:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Addis Ababa shift every day?
At Addis Ababa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 475.22° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Addis Ababa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:30 PM when the sun reaches 51.63. This produces very high UV, typical of Addis Ababa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Addis Ababa changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:12 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:12 AM.