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Sunrise and sunset in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sunrise 6:13 am, sunset 6:06 pm.
11 h 53 min of daylight today, about the same as yesterday.
Today, Wednesday, October 21, on Addis Ababa’s clock. The time in Addis Ababa now
First light
5:52 am
Civil dawnSunrise
6:13 am
Solar noon
12:10 pm
Sun 70° highGolden hour
5:38 pm
Until 6:06 pmSunset
6:06 pm
Last light
6:28 pm
Civil dusk2026 in Addis Ababa: the year of light
DaylightCivil twilightNauticalAstronomicalSolar noon
Wednesday, October 21: sunrise 6:13 am, sunset 6:06 pm, 11 h 53 min of daylight.
2026 at a glance
- Longest daySunday, June 21: 12 h 39 min of daylight.
- Shortest dayMonday, December 21: 11 h 36 min of daylight.
- Earliest sunriseThursday, May 28, at 6:05 am.
- Latest sunsetMonday, July 13, at 6:49 pm.
- Earliest sunsetSunday, November 15, at 6:01 pm.
- Latest sunriseWednesday, January 28, at 6:47 am.
Sunrise and sunset by month
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 6:41 am | 6:17 pm | 11 h 36 min |
| February 1 | 6:46 am | 6:31 pm | 11 h 45 min |
| March 1 | 6:39 am | 6:36 pm | 11 h 57 min |
| April 1 | 6:23 am | 6:35 pm | 12 h 13 min |
| May 1 | 6:09 am | 6:36 pm | 12 h 27 min |
| June 1 | 6:05 am | 6:42 pm | 12 h 37 min |
| July 1 | 6:10 am | 6:48 pm | 12 h 38 min |
| August 1 | 6:16 am | 6:47 pm | 12 h 31 min |
| September 1 | 6:17 am | 6:34 pm | 12 h 17 min |
| October 1 | 6:14 am | 6:16 pm | 12 h 3 min |
| November 1 | 6:15 am | 6:03 pm | 11 h 48 min |
| December 1 | 6:25 am | 6:03 pm | 11 h 38 min |
Questions
What time is sunrise in Addis Ababa today?
6:13 am, Wednesday, October 21. First light, when the sky starts to brighten, is 5:52 am.
What time is sunset in Addis Ababa today?
6:06 pm. The evening’s golden hour starts at 5:38 pm, and it’s dark enough for streetlights by 6:28 pm.
When is the longest day in Addis Ababa in 2026?
Sunday, June 21: 12 h 39 min of daylight.
When is the shortest day in Addis Ababa in 2026?
Monday, December 21: 11 h 36 min of daylight.
What is the difference between sunrise and first light?
Sunrise is when the top of the sun clears the horizon. First light, or civil dawn, comes about half an hour earlier in most places, when the sun is 6° below the horizon and there is enough light to see outdoors. Nautical and astronomical twilight are earlier still.