Today in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 6:38 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 39m 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, Dire Dawa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Dire Dawa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Dire Dawa runs from N/A to 6:28 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:08 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Dire Dawa's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Dire Dawa falls exactly at 12:18 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.07 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Dire Dawa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dire Dawa?
At Dire Dawa's latitude of 9.591323°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.58° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Dire Dawa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 9.591323, 41.8566341. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Dire Dawa (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 Dire Dawa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:58 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2025 | 5:58 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2021 | 5:58 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dire Dawa today?
In Dire Dawa, the sun rises at exactly 5:58 AM and sets at 6:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 39m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dire Dawa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dire Dawa runs from N/A to 6:28 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:08 PM and lasts until 6:35 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dire Dawa shift every day?
At Dire Dawa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.58° (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 Dire Dawa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:18 PM when the sun reaches 49.07. This produces very high UV, typical of Dire Dawa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Dire Dawa 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 5:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:58 AM.