May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Kano, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 06:12 ↑ 70.4° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:52 ↑ 289.5° WNW
Day Length: 12h 40m
Sun Direction: WNW
Sun Altitude: 74.37°
Sun Distance: 151.896 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Kano?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Kano
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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 |
06:06
↑
74° ENE
|
18:39
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 33m | +0m 34s | 04:52 | 19:53 | 05:18 | 19:27 | 05:44 | 19:02 | 12:23 | 150.71 |
| 2 |
06:06
↑
74° ENE
|
18:39
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 33m | +0m 33s | 04:52 | 19:54 | 05:18 | 19:27 | 05:43 | 19:02 | 12:22 | 150.74 |
| 3 |
06:05
↑
74° ENE
|
18:39
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 34m | +0m 33s | 04:51 | 19:54 | 05:17 | 19:28 | 05:43 | 19:02 | 12:22 | 150.78 |
| 4 |
06:05
↑
74° ENE
|
18:40
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 34m | +0m 33s | 04:51 | 19:54 | 05:17 | 19:28 | 05:42 | 19:02 | 12:22 | 150.82 |
| 5 |
06:05
↑
73° ENE
|
18:40
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 35m | +0m 32s | 04:50 | 19:54 | 05:16 | 19:28 | 05:42 | 19:02 | 12:22 | 150.86 |
| 6 |
06:04
↑
73° ENE
|
18:40
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 35m | +0m 32s | 04:50 | 19:55 | 05:16 | 19:29 | 05:42 | 19:03 | 12:22 | 150.89 |
| 7 |
06:04
↑
73° ENE
|
18:40
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 36m | +0m 31s | 04:49 | 19:55 | 05:15 | 19:29 | 05:41 | 19:03 | 12:22 | 150.93 |
| 8 |
06:04
↑
72° ENE
|
18:40
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 36m | +0m 31s | 04:49 | 19:56 | 05:15 | 19:29 | 05:41 | 19:03 | 12:22 | 150.97 |
| 9 |
06:03
↑
72° ENE
|
18:41
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 37m | +0m 30s | 04:48 | 19:56 | 05:15 | 19:29 | 05:41 | 19:03 | 12:22 | 151.00 |
| 10 |
06:03
↑
72° ENE
|
18:41
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 37m | +0m 30s | 04:48 | 19:56 | 05:14 | 19:30 | 05:40 | 19:04 | 12:22 | 151.04 |
| 11 |
06:03
↑
72° ENE
|
18:41
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 38m | +0m 30s | 04:47 | 19:57 | 05:14 | 19:30 | 05:40 | 19:04 | 12:22 | 151.08 |
| 12 |
06:02
↑
71° ENE
|
18:41
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 38m | +0m 29s | 04:47 | 19:57 | 05:13 | 19:30 | 05:40 | 19:04 | 12:22 | 151.11 |
| 13 |
06:02
↑
71° ENE
|
18:42
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 39m | +0m 29s | 04:47 | 19:57 | 05:13 | 19:31 | 05:39 | 19:04 | 12:22 | 151.14 |
| 14 |
06:02
↑
71° ENE
|
18:42
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 39m | +0m 28s | 04:46 | 19:58 | 05:13 | 19:31 | 05:39 | 19:05 | 12:22 | 151.18 |
| 15 |
06:02
↑
70° ENE
|
18:42
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 40m | +0m 27s | 04:46 | 19:58 | 05:12 | 19:31 | 05:39 | 19:05 | 12:22 | 151.21 |
| 16 |
06:01
↑
70° ENE
|
18:42
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 40m | +0m 27s | 04:45 | 19:58 | 05:12 | 19:32 | 05:39 | 19:05 | 12:22 | 151.24 |
| 17 |
06:01
↑
70° ENE
|
18:42
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 41m | +0m 26s | 04:45 | 19:59 | 05:12 | 19:32 | 05:38 | 19:06 | 12:22 | 151.28 |
| 18 |
06:01
↑
70° ENE
|
18:43
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 41m | +0m 26s | 04:45 | 19:59 | 05:12 | 19:32 | 05:38 | 19:06 | 12:22 | 151.31 |
| 19 |
06:01
↑
70° ENE
|
18:43
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 42m | +0m 25s | 04:44 | 20:00 | 05:11 | 19:33 | 05:38 | 19:06 | 12:22 | 151.34 |
| 20 |
06:01
↑
69° ENE
|
18:43
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 42m | +0m 25s | 04:44 | 20:00 | 05:11 | 19:33 | 05:38 | 19:06 | 12:22 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
06:01
↑
69° ENE
|
18:44
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 42m | +0m 24s | 04:44 | 20:00 | 05:11 | 19:33 | 05:37 | 19:07 | 12:22 | 151.39 |
| 22 |
06:01
↑
69° ENE
|
18:44
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 43m | +0m 23s | 04:44 | 20:01 | 05:11 | 19:34 | 05:37 | 19:07 | 12:22 | 151.42 |
| 23 |
06:00
↑
69° ENE
|
18:44
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 43m | +0m 23s | 04:43 | 20:01 | 05:11 | 19:34 | 05:37 | 19:07 | 12:22 | 151.45 |
| 24 |
06:00
↑
69° ENE
|
18:44
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 44m | +0m 22s | 04:43 | 20:02 | 05:10 | 19:34 | 05:37 | 19:08 | 12:22 | 151.48 |
| 25 |
06:00
↑
68° ENE
|
18:45
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 44m | +0m 21s | 04:43 | 20:02 | 05:10 | 19:35 | 05:37 | 19:08 | 12:22 | 151.50 |
| 26 |
06:00
↑
68° ENE
|
18:45
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 44m | +0m 21s | 04:43 | 20:02 | 05:10 | 19:35 | 05:37 | 19:08 | 12:22 | 151.53 |
| 27 |
06:00
↑
68° ENE
|
18:45
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 45m | +0m 20s | 04:43 | 20:03 | 05:10 | 19:35 | 05:37 | 19:09 | 12:23 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
06:00
↑
68° ENE
|
18:45
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 45m | +0m 19s | 04:43 | 20:03 | 05:10 | 19:36 | 05:37 | 19:09 | 12:23 | 151.58 |
| 29 |
06:00
↑
68° ENE
|
18:46
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 45m | +0m 19s | 04:42 | 20:03 | 05:10 | 19:36 | 05:37 | 19:09 | 12:23 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
06:00
↑
68° ENE
|
18:46
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 46m | +0m 18s | 04:42 | 20:04 | 05:10 | 19:36 | 05:37 | 19:10 | 12:23 | 151.63 |
| 31 |
06:00
↑
67° ENE
|
18:46
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 46m | +0m 17s | 04:42 | 20:04 | 05:10 | 19:37 | 05:37 | 19:10 | 12:23 | 151.65 |
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All times are in local time for Kano. 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 Kano, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 23 to 31 and the latest sunset of May is on May 29 to 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Kano?
Days in Kano are currently getting shorter by about 28s each day, roughly 3 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kano Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:49-05:57 | 19:06-19:15 |
| Golden hour | 05:57-06:41 | 18:23-19:06 |
Kano's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 49m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 24m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 24, 2026 | 06:00 |
| Latest sunset | July 2, 2026 | 18:54 |
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.
Kano sees its golden hour today around 05:57-06:41 and 18:23-19:06, framed by the blue hour at 05:49-05:57 and 19:06-19:15. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Kano
What time is sunrise in Kano today?
Sunrise in Kano today is at 06:12 local time.
What time is sunset in Kano today?
Today Kano has sunset at 18:52 local time.
What time is solar noon in Kano today?
Solar noon in Kano — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:32 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Kano?
In Kano today: civil twilight begins at 05:49 (before sunrise) and ends at 19:15 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Kano?
Nautical twilight in Kano today runs from 05:23 in the morning to 19:41 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Kano for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Kano ends at 20:08 in the evening and resumes at 04:56 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 Kano?
Today in Kano, the sun rises at an azimuth of 70° and sets at 289° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
