Today in Maiduguri, Nigeria, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 6:25 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 27m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Maiduguri is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Maiduguri
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Maiduguri runs from N/A to 6:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:57 PM and lasts until 6:25 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Maiduguri's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Maiduguri falls exactly at 12:12 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 78.00 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Maiduguri. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Maiduguri?
At Maiduguri's latitude of 11.8395375°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 92.84° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Maiduguri are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 11.8395375, 13.1536214. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Maiduguri (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 Maiduguri versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2025 | 5:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2021 | 5:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Maiduguri today?
In Maiduguri, the sun rises at exactly 5:58 AM and sets at 6:25 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Maiduguri today?
Today, morning golden hour in Maiduguri runs from N/A to 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:57 PM and lasts until 6:23 PM.
Why does sunrise in Maiduguri shift every day?
At Maiduguri's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 92.84° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Maiduguri at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:12 PM when the sun reaches 78.00. This produces an extreme UV level for Maiduguri. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Maiduguri 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.