Sunrise and Sunset times in Zaria, Nigeria 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:52:24
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 Sunset: 18:33:40
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Day Length: 11h 41m 16s
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-Feb-01, Sunday | 06:52:48 | 12:42:42 | 18:32:36 | 11h 39m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 06:52:41 | 12:42:50 | 18:32:58 | 11h 40m 17s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 06:52:33 | 12:42:56 | 18:33:19 | 11h 40m 46s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 06:52:24 | 12:43:02 | 18:33:40 | 11h 41m 16s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 06:52:14 | 12:43:07 | 18:34:00 | 11h 41m 46s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 06:52:03 | 12:43:11 | 18:34:20 | 11h 42m 17s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 06:51:51 | 12:43:15 | 18:34:39 | 11h 42m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 06:51:38 | 12:43:18 | 18:34:57 | 11h 43m 19s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 06:51:24 | 12:43:19 | 18:35:14 | 11h 43m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 06:51:10 | 12:43:20 | 18:35:31 | 11h 44m 21s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 06:50:54 | 12:43:21 | 18:35:48 | 11h 44m 54s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 06:50:37 | 12:43:20 | 18:36:04 | 11h 45m 27s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 06:50:19 | 12:43:19 | 18:36:19 | 11h 46m 0s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 06:50:01 | 12:43:17 | 18:36:33 | 11h 46m 32s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 06:49:42 | 12:43:15 | 18:36:47 | 11h 47m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 06:49:22 | 12:43:11 | 18:37:01 | 11h 47m 39s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 06:49:01 | 12:43:07 | 18:37:13 | 11h 48m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 06:48:39 | 12:43:02 | 18:37:26 | 11h 48m 47s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 06:48:16 | 12:42:57 | 18:37:37 | 11h 49m 21s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 06:47:53 | 12:42:51 | 18:37:48 | 11h 49m 55s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 06:47:29 | 12:42:44 | 18:37:59 | 11h 50m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 06:47:04 | 12:42:36 | 18:38:09 | 11h 51m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 06:46:38 | 12:42:28 | 18:38:18 | 11h 51m 40s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 06:46:12 | 12:42:20 | 18:38:27 | 11h 52m 15s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 06:45:45 | 12:42:10 | 18:38:36 | 11h 52m 51s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 06:45:17 | 12:42:00 | 18:38:43 | 11h 53m 26s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 06:44:49 | 12:41:50 | 18:38:51 | 11h 54m 2s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 06:44:20 | 12:41:39 | 18:38:58 | 11h 54m 38s |
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