Today in Calabar, Nigeria, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 6:44 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 23m 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, Calabar is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Calabar
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Calabar runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:14 PM and lasts until 6:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Calabar's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Calabar falls exactly at 12:32 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 71.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Calabar. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Calabar?
At Calabar's latitude of 4.9795999°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 519.52° (SSE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Calabar are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 4.9795999, 8.3373597. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Calabar (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 Calabar versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:20 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 23m |
| 2025 | 6:20 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 23m |
| 2021 | 6:20 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 23m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Calabar today?
In Calabar, the sun rises at exactly 6:20 AM and sets at 6:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Calabar today?
Today, morning golden hour in Calabar runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:14 PM and lasts until 6:42 PM.
Why does sunrise in Calabar shift every day?
At Calabar's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 519.52° (SSE). 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 Calabar at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:32 PM when the sun reaches 71.11. This produces an extreme UV level for Calabar. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Calabar 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 6:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:20 AM.