Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Eritrea
Sunrise in Eritrea today ranges from 06:08 in Asmara to 06:08 in Asmara, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Asmara
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
18:40
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara | 06:08 | 18:40 | 12h 32m |
Eritrea spans approximately 15.2°N. Eritrea's near-tropical location gives it consistent daylight throughout the year, typically 11 to 13 hours with minimal seasonal swing. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden hour photography across Eritrea varies by location and season. At temperate latitudes, Eritrea enjoys golden hour windows of 45 to 90 minutes, with the longest windows in winter when the sun travels a lower arc. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Eritrea depends on latitude. Eritrea's near-equatorial position means consistent daylight of 11 to 13 hours year-round, with minimal seasonal variation.
The best time of year to visit Eritrea for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.