Sunrise and Sunset times in Sokoto, Nigeria 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:53:21
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 Sunset: 18:15:11
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Day Length: 11h 21m 50s
Time zone: Africa/Lagos, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 13.06, Longitude: 5.24
Sokoto
Sokoto, Nigeria 
732 178 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:45:43 | 12:28:08 | 18:10:33 | 11h 24m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:46:16 | 12:28:31 | 18:10:47 | 11h 24m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:46:48 | 12:28:55 | 18:11:01 | 11h 24m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:47:21 | 12:29:19 | 18:11:17 | 11h 23m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:47:54 | 12:29:44 | 18:11:33 | 11h 23m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:48:27 | 12:30:09 | 18:11:51 | 11h 23m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:49:00 | 12:30:35 | 18:12:10 | 11h 23m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:49:33 | 12:31:01 | 18:12:29 | 11h 22m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:50:05 | 12:31:28 | 18:12:50 | 11h 22m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:50:38 | 12:31:55 | 18:13:11 | 11h 22m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:51:11 | 12:32:22 | 18:13:33 | 11h 22m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:51:44 | 12:32:50 | 18:13:56 | 11h 22m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:52:16 | 12:33:18 | 18:14:20 | 11h 22m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:52:49 | 12:33:47 | 18:14:45 | 11h 21m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:53:21 | 12:34:16 | 18:15:11 | 11h 21m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:53:53 | 12:34:45 | 18:15:37 | 11h 21m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:54:25 | 12:35:14 | 18:16:04 | 11h 21m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:54:56 | 12:35:44 | 18:16:31 | 11h 21m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:55:27 | 12:36:13 | 18:17:00 | 11h 21m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:55:57 | 12:36:43 | 18:17:29 | 11h 21m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:56:27 | 12:37:13 | 18:17:58 | 11h 21m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:56:57 | 12:37:43 | 18:18:28 | 11h 21m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:57:26 | 12:38:12 | 18:18:59 | 11h 21m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:57:55 | 12:38:42 | 18:19:30 | 11h 21m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:58:23 | 12:39:12 | 18:20:01 | 11h 21m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:58:50 | 12:39:42 | 18:20:33 | 11h 21m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:59:17 | 12:40:11 | 18:21:05 | 11h 21m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:59:43 | 12:40:41 | 18:21:38 | 11h 21m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 07:00:09 | 12:41:10 | 18:22:11 | 11h 22m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 07:00:33 | 12:41:39 | 18:22:44 | 11h 22m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 07:00:57 | 12:42:07 | 18:23:17 | 11h 22m 20s |
Day length in Sokoto during the year on the chart:
Sokoto 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