Today in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 6:23 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 3m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Port Harcourt is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Port Harcourt
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Port Harcourt runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Port Harcourt's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Port Harcourt falls exactly at 12:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 76.40 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Port Harcourt. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Port Harcourt?
At Port Harcourt's latitude of 4.7676576°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 46.20° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Port Harcourt are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 4.7676576, 7.0188527. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Port Harcourt (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 Port Harcourt versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 3m |
| 2025 | 6:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 3m |
| 2021 | 6:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 3m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Port Harcourt today?
In Port Harcourt, the sun rises at exactly 6:19 AM and sets at 6:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 3m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Port Harcourt today?
Today, morning golden hour in Port Harcourt runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:55 PM and lasts until 6:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Port Harcourt shift every day?
At Port Harcourt's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 46.20° (NE). 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 Port Harcourt at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:21 PM when the sun reaches 76.40. This produces an extreme UV level for Port Harcourt. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Port Harcourt 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 6:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:19 AM.