Today in Sokoto, Nigeria, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 7:10 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 51m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sokoto is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sokoto
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sokoto runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:40 PM and lasts until 7:10 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Sokoto's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sokoto falls exactly at 12:44 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 79.72 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Sokoto. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sokoto?
At Sokoto's latitude of 13.0611195°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 518.70° (SSE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sokoto are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 13.0611195, 5.3152203. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sokoto (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 Sokoto versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:18 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 51m |
| 2025 | 6:18 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 51m |
| 2021 | 6:18 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 51m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sokoto today?
In Sokoto, the sun rises at exactly 6:18 AM and sets at 7:10 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 51m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sokoto today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sokoto runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:40 PM and lasts until 7:08 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sokoto shift every day?
At Sokoto's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 518.70° (SSE). 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 Sokoto at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:44 PM when the sun reaches 79.72. This produces an extreme UV level for Sokoto. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Sokoto 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 6:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:18 AM.