Sunrise & sunset times in Accra, Ghana
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 18:14 in Accra. All times are shown in the Africa/Accra timezone.
Today in Accra
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Golden hour in Accra today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Accra when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Accra (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Accra’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:15 | 18:05 | 12:10 | 11h 50m |
| February | 06:16 | 18:13 | 12:14 | 11h 56m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:12 | 12:09 | 12h 04m |
| April | 05:53 | 18:08 | 12:00 | 12h 14m |
| May | 05:45 | 18:08 | 11:57 | 12h 22m |
| June | 05:48 | 18:14 | 12:01 | 12h 26m |
| July | 05:54 | 18:19 | 12:06 | 12h 24m |
| August | 05:56 | 18:14 | 12:05 | 12h 17m |
| September | 05:51 | 18:00 | 11:56 | 12h 08m |
| October | 05:46 | 17:46 | 11:46 | 11h 59m |
| November | 05:49 | 17:41 | 11:45 | 11h 52m |
| December | 06:01 | 17:50 | 11:55 | 11h 48m |
Solar year in Accra (2026)
Because Accra is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 38m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Accra
Longest day in Accra: 12h 19m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 41m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 19m.
Moon tonight in Accra
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Accra today?▼
The sun rises at 05:48 Africa/Accra in Accra, Ghana today.
What time is sunset in Accra today?▼
The sun sets at 18:14 Africa/Accra in Accra today.
How long is the day in Accra today?▼
Daylight in Accra today lasts 12 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Accra?▼
The morning golden hour in Accra runs from 05:25 to 06:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:44 to 18:37.
What is the timezone of Accra?▼
Accra uses the Africa/Accra timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Accra?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Accra is 21 June 2026, with 12h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Accra?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Accra is 21 December 2026, with 11h 48m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Accra?▼
Because Accra is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 38m. Days are nearly the same length all year.