May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:22 ↑ 82.0° E
Sunset Today: 18:34 ↑ 277.8° W
Day Length: 12h 11m
Sun Direction: E
Sun Altitude: -18.88°
Sun Distance: 150.948 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Ikot Ekpene?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Ikot Ekpene
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:17
↑
75° ENE
|
18:35
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 17m | +0m 14s | 05:05 | 19:47 | 05:30 | 19:22 | 05:55 | 18:57 | 12:26 | 150.73 |
| 2 |
06:17
↑
74° ENE
|
18:35
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 18m | +0m 14s | 05:04 | 19:47 | 05:30 | 19:22 | 05:55 | 18:57 | 12:26 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
06:16
↑
74° ENE
|
18:35
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 18m | +0m 14s | 05:04 | 19:47 | 05:29 | 19:22 | 05:54 | 18:57 | 12:26 | 150.80 |
| 4 |
06:16
↑
74° ENE
|
18:35
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 18m | +0m 14s | 05:04 | 19:47 | 05:29 | 19:22 | 05:54 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 150.84 |
| 5 |
06:16
↑
74° ENE
|
18:35
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 18m | +0m 14s | 05:03 | 19:47 | 05:29 | 19:22 | 05:54 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 150.88 |
| 6 |
06:16
↑
73° ENE
|
18:35
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 18m | +0m 14s | 05:03 | 19:48 | 05:29 | 19:22 | 05:54 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
06:16
↑
73° ENE
|
18:35
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 19m | +0m 14s | 05:03 | 19:48 | 05:28 | 19:22 | 05:54 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 150.95 |
| 8 |
06:15
↑
73° ENE
|
18:35
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 19m | +0m 13s | 05:03 | 19:48 | 05:28 | 19:22 | 05:53 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 150.99 |
| 9 |
06:15
↑
72° ENE
|
18:35
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 19m | +0m 13s | 05:02 | 19:48 | 05:28 | 19:23 | 05:53 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
06:15
↑
72° ENE
|
18:35
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 19m | +0m 13s | 05:02 | 19:48 | 05:28 | 19:23 | 05:53 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 151.06 |
| 11 |
06:15
↑
72° ENE
|
18:35
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 20m | +0m 13s | 05:02 | 19:48 | 05:27 | 19:23 | 05:53 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
06:15
↑
72° ENE
|
18:35
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 20m | +0m 13s | 05:01 | 19:49 | 05:27 | 19:23 | 05:53 | 18:58 | 12:25 | 151.13 |
| 13 |
06:15
↑
72° ENE
|
18:35
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 20m | +0m 12s | 05:01 | 19:49 | 05:27 | 19:23 | 05:52 | 18:58 | 12:25 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
06:15
↑
71° ENE
|
18:35
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 20m | +0m 12s | 05:01 | 19:49 | 05:27 | 19:23 | 05:52 | 18:58 | 12:25 | 151.20 |
| 15 |
06:15
↑
71° ENE
|
18:36
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 20m | +0m 12s | 05:01 | 19:49 | 05:27 | 19:24 | 05:52 | 18:58 | 12:25 | 151.23 |
| 16 |
06:14
↑
71° ENE
|
18:36
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 21m | +0m 12s | 05:01 | 19:50 | 05:26 | 19:24 | 05:52 | 18:58 | 12:25 | 151.26 |
| 17 |
06:14
↑
70° ENE
|
18:36
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 21m | +0m 11s | 05:00 | 19:50 | 05:26 | 19:24 | 05:52 | 18:58 | 12:25 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
06:14
↑
70° ENE
|
18:36
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 21m | +0m 11s | 05:00 | 19:50 | 05:26 | 19:24 | 05:52 | 18:58 | 12:25 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
06:14
↑
70° ENE
|
18:36
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 21m | +0m 11s | 05:00 | 19:50 | 05:26 | 19:24 | 05:52 | 18:59 | 12:25 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
06:14
↑
70° ENE
|
18:36
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 21m | +0m 11s | 05:00 | 19:51 | 05:26 | 19:25 | 05:52 | 18:59 | 12:25 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
06:14
↑
70° ENE
|
18:36
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 10s | 05:00 | 19:51 | 05:26 | 19:25 | 05:52 | 18:59 | 12:25 | 151.41 |
| 22 |
06:14
↑
69° ENE
|
18:37
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 10s | 05:00 | 19:51 | 05:26 | 19:25 | 05:52 | 18:59 | 12:25 | 151.44 |
| 23 |
06:14
↑
69° ENE
|
18:37
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 10s | 05:00 | 19:51 | 05:26 | 19:25 | 05:52 | 18:59 | 12:25 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
06:14
↑
69° ENE
|
18:37
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 10s | 04:59 | 19:52 | 05:26 | 19:25 | 05:52 | 19:00 | 12:25 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
06:14
↑
69° ENE
|
18:37
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 09s | 04:59 | 19:52 | 05:26 | 19:26 | 05:52 | 19:00 | 12:26 | 151.52 |
| 26 |
06:14
↑
69° ENE
|
18:37
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 09s | 04:59 | 19:52 | 05:26 | 19:26 | 05:52 | 19:00 | 12:26 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
06:14
↑
68° ENE
|
18:37
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 09s | 04:59 | 19:53 | 05:26 | 19:26 | 05:52 | 19:00 | 12:26 | 151.57 |
| 28 |
06:14
↑
68° ENE
|
18:38
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 08s | 04:59 | 19:53 | 05:26 | 19:26 | 05:52 | 19:00 | 12:26 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
06:14
↑
68° ENE
|
18:38
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 08s | 04:59 | 19:53 | 05:26 | 19:27 | 05:52 | 19:01 | 12:26 | 151.62 |
| 30 |
06:14
↑
68° ENE
|
18:38
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 08s | 04:59 | 19:53 | 05:26 | 19:27 | 05:52 | 19:01 | 12:26 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
06:15
↑
68° ENE
|
18:38
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 07s | 04:59 | 19:54 | 05:26 | 19:27 | 05:52 | 19:01 | 12:26 | 151.67 |
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All times are in local time for Ikot Ekpene. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Ikot Ekpene, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 16 to 30 and the latest sunset of May is on May 28 to 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Ikot Ekpene?
Days in Ikot Ekpene are currently getting shorter by about 17s each day, roughly 2 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ikot Ekpene Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:01-06:09 | 18:48-18:56 |
| Golden hour | 06:09-06:49 | 18:07-18:48 |
Ikot Ekpene's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 25m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 49m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 06:14 |
| Latest sunset | July 8, 2026 | 18:46 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Ikot Ekpene
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Ikot Ekpene also fixes the Qibla: face 59deg (ENE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 3,902 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Ikot Ekpene on a live compass.
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
Photographers in Ikot Ekpene get the golden hour at 06:09-06:49 in the morning and 18:07-18:48 in the evening today; the bluish blue hour falls near 06:01-06:09 and 18:48-18:56. Both windows move across the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Ikot Ekpene
What time is sunrise in Ikot Ekpene today?
The sun rises over Ikot Ekpene today at 06:22 local time.
What time is sunset in Ikot Ekpene today?
The sun sets over Ikot Ekpene today at 18:34 local time.
What time is solar noon in Ikot Ekpene today?
Solar noon in Ikot Ekpene — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:29 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Ikot Ekpene?
In Ikot Ekpene today: civil twilight begins at 06:01 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:56 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Ikot Ekpene?
Nautical twilight in Ikot Ekpene today runs from 05:37 in the morning to 19:20 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Ikot Ekpene for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Ikot Ekpene ends at 19:44 in the evening and resumes at 05:12 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Ikot Ekpene?
Today in Ikot Ekpene, the sun rises at an azimuth of 82° and sets at 278° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
