Sunrise and Sunset times in Zaria, Nigeria 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:32:35
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 Sunset: 18:40:03
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Day Length: 12h 7m 28s
Time zone: Africa/Lagos, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 11.08, Longitude: 7.71
Zaria
Kaduna, Nigeria 
889 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:43:51 | 12:41:28 | 18:39:04 | 11h 55m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:43:21 | 12:41:16 | 18:39:10 | 11h 55m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:42:51 | 12:41:03 | 18:39:16 | 11h 56m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:42:20 | 12:40:50 | 18:39:21 | 11h 57m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:41:48 | 12:40:37 | 18:39:26 | 11h 57m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:41:16 | 12:40:23 | 18:39:31 | 11h 58m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:40:44 | 12:40:09 | 18:39:35 | 11h 58m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:40:11 | 12:39:55 | 18:39:39 | 11h 59m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:39:37 | 12:39:40 | 18:39:42 | 12h 0m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:39:04 | 12:39:24 | 18:39:45 | 12h 0m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:38:30 | 12:39:09 | 18:39:48 | 12h 1m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:37:55 | 12:38:53 | 18:39:50 | 12h 1m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:37:21 | 12:38:37 | 18:39:53 | 12h 2m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:36:46 | 12:38:20 | 18:39:55 | 12h 3m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:36:10 | 12:38:03 | 18:39:56 | 12h 3m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:35:35 | 12:37:46 | 18:39:58 | 12h 4m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:34:59 | 12:37:29 | 18:39:59 | 12h 5m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:34:23 | 12:37:12 | 18:40:01 | 12h 5m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:33:47 | 12:36:54 | 18:40:02 | 12h 6m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:33:11 | 12:36:37 | 18:40:03 | 12h 6m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:32:35 | 12:36:19 | 18:40:03 | 12h 7m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:31:58 | 12:36:01 | 18:40:04 | 12h 8m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:31:22 | 12:35:43 | 18:40:05 | 12h 8m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:30:45 | 12:35:25 | 18:40:05 | 12h 9m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:30:09 | 12:35:07 | 18:40:06 | 12h 9m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:29:32 | 12:34:49 | 18:40:06 | 12h 10m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:28:55 | 12:34:31 | 18:40:06 | 12h 11m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:28:19 | 12:34:13 | 18:40:07 | 12h 11m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:27:42 | 12:33:55 | 18:40:07 | 12h 12m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:27:06 | 12:33:37 | 18:40:08 | 12h 13m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:26:29 | 12:33:19 | 18:40:08 | 12h 13m 39s |
Day length in Zaria during the year on the chart:
Zaria on Nigeria map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks