Golden hour in Addis Ababa — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in Addis Ababa, next 12 months#
Local time (Africa/Addis Ababa), including daylight-saving changes. Golden hour = sun between −4° and +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.
| Date | Blue hour (am) | Golden hour (am) | Sunrise / sunset | Golden hour (pm) | Blue hour (pm) | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01 | 05:52–06:00 | 06:00–06:41 | 06:13 / 18:15 | 17:48–18:28 | 18:28–18:36 | 12 h 02 min |
| Oct 15 | 05:51–05:59 | 05:59–06:40 | 06:12 / 18:08 | 17:40–18:21 | 18:21–18:29 | 11 h 56 min |
| Nov 01 | 05:52–06:01 | 06:01–06:43 | 06:14 / 18:02 | 17:33–18:15 | 18:15–18:24 | 11 h 48 min |
| Nov 15 | 05:56–06:04 | 06:04–06:47 | 06:18 / 18:00 | 17:31–18:14 | 18:14–18:22 | 11 h 43 min |
| Dec 01 | 06:02–06:11 | 06:11–06:54 | 06:24 / 18:03 | 17:33–18:16 | 18:16–18:25 | 11 h 38 min |
| Dec 15 | 06:09–06:18 | 06:18–07:02 | 06:31 / 18:08 | 17:37–18:22 | 18:22–18:30 | 11 h 36 min |
| Jan 01 | 06:17–06:26 | 06:26–07:10 | 06:40 / 18:16 | 17:46–18:30 | 18:30–18:39 | 11 h 37 min |
| Jan 15 | 06:22–06:30 | 06:30–07:14 | 06:44 / 18:23 | 17:54–18:37 | 18:37–18:46 | 11 h 39 min |
| Feb 01 | 06:24–06:32 | 06:32–07:15 | 06:46 / 18:30 | 18:01–18:44 | 18:44–18:52 | 11 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 06:22–06:30 | 06:30–07:12 | 06:43 / 18:34 | 18:06–18:47 | 18:47–18:55 | 11 h 50 min |
| Mar 01 | 06:17–06:26 | 06:26–07:06 | 06:38 / 18:35 | 18:07–18:48 | 18:48–18:57 | 11 h 57 min |
| Mar 15 | 06:11–06:19 | 06:19–06:59 | 06:32 / 18:35 | 18:08–18:48 | 18:48–18:56 | 12 h 04 min |
| Apr 01 | 06:01–06:09 | 06:09–06:50 | 06:22 / 18:35 | 18:07–18:48 | 18:48–18:56 | 12 h 12 min |
| Apr 15 | 05:54–06:02 | 06:02–06:43 | 06:15 / 18:34 | 18:06–18:47 | 18:47–18:56 | 12 h 19 min |
| May 01 | 05:47–05:55 | 05:55–06:37 | 06:08 / 18:35 | 18:06–18:48 | 18:48–18:57 | 12 h 27 min |
| May 15 | 05:43–05:51 | 05:51–06:34 | 06:05 / 18:37 | 18:08–18:51 | 18:51–18:59 | 12 h 32 min |
| Jun 01 | 05:41–05:50 | 05:50–06:34 | 06:04 / 18:41 | 18:11–18:55 | 18:55–19:04 | 12 h 37 min |
| Jun 15 | 05:43–05:51 | 05:51–06:36 | 06:06 / 18:44 | 18:14–18:58 | 18:58–19:07 | 12 h 39 min |
| Jul 01 | 05:46–05:55 | 05:55–06:39 | 06:09 / 18:48 | 18:18–19:02 | 19:02–19:11 | 12 h 39 min |
| Jul 15 | 05:50–05:59 | 05:59–06:42 | 06:12 / 18:48 | 18:19–19:02 | 19:02–19:11 | 12 h 36 min |
| Aug 01 | 05:53–06:02 | 06:02–06:45 | 06:15 / 18:46 | 18:17–19:00 | 19:00–19:08 | 12 h 31 min |
| Aug 15 | 05:55–06:03 | 06:03–06:45 | 06:16 / 18:42 | 18:13–18:55 | 18:55–19:03 | 12 h 25 min |
| Sep 01 | 05:55–06:03 | 06:03–06:44 | 06:16 / 18:33 | 18:05–18:46 | 18:46–18:54 | 12 h 17 min |
| Sep 15 | 05:54–06:02 | 06:02–06:42 | 06:15 / 18:25 | 17:57–18:38 | 18:38–18:46 | 12 h 10 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in Addis Ababa#
The longest day in the table is around June 15 (12 h 39 min) and the shortest around December 15 (11 h 36 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 41 min near March and up to 44 min near December. At 9.0° N the sun sets at a steep angle, so golden hour is short — be in position early.
Solar noon today is at 12:14 when the sun reaches 77° above the horizon. Midday light is harsh — plan portraits for the golden hours or open shade.
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Frequently asked questions#
When is golden hour in Addis Ababa today?
Morning: 06:00–06:41; evening: 17:47–18:27 (Africa/Addis Ababa).
When is blue hour in Addis Ababa?
Today: 05:52–06:00 in the morning and 18:27–18:35 in the evening.
What time is sunset in Addis Ababa today?
18:14 local time; sunrise was at 06:13.
How long is golden hour in Addis Ababa?
Between 41 min and 44 min per session depending on the season.
Sources & licences#
- GeoNames (city coordinates & time zones) — CC BY 4.0
- NOAA solar calculator algorithm — Public domain
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources