Sunrise and sunset in Asmara today
Asmara: sunrise and sunset times, golden and blue hour, Moon phase and the next full moon. Calculated live in local time.
Sun
- Tomorrow↑ 06:18 · ↓ 17:57
- Morning golden hour06:04 - 06:47
- Evening golden hour17:29 - 18:11
- Morning blue hour05:56 - 06:04
- Evening blue hour18:11 - 18:20
- Astronomical night19:10 - 05:06
- Change since yesterday-0 min 47 s
- To the longest day (June 21)-1 h 22 min
- Since the shortest day (December 22)+0 h 27 min
Moon
- Moonrise-
- Moonset-
- Next full moon-
- Next new moon-
Meteor showers
The next showers of shooting stars. ZHR is the hourly rate under a perfectly dark sky, in practice you see fewer.
Times in local time
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| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu | 06:14 | 18:13 | 12:00 | −1 min |
| 2 Fri | 06:14 | 18:12 | 11:59 | −1 min |
| 3 Sat | 06:14 | 18:12 | 11:58 | −1 min |
| 4 Sun | 06:14 | 18:11 | 11:57 | −1 min |
| 5 Mon | 06:14 | 18:10 | 11:56 | −1 min |
| 6 Tue | 06:14 | 18:10 | 11:55 | −1 min |
| 7 Wed | 06:14 | 18:09 | 11:55 | −1 min |
| 8 Thu | 06:14 | 18:08 | 11:54 | −1 min |
| 9 Fri | 06:15 | 18:07 | 11:53 | −1 min |
| 10 Sat | 06:15 | 18:07 | 11:52 | −1 min |
| 11 Sun | 06:15 | 18:06 | 11:51 | −1 min |
| 12 Mon | 06:15 | 18:05 | 11:50 | −1 min |
| 13 Tue | 06:15 | 18:05 | 11:50 | −1 min |
| 14 Wed | 06:15 | 18:04 | 11:49 | −1 min |
| 15 Thu | 06:16 | 18:03 | 11:48 | −1 min |
| 16 Fri | 06:16 | 18:03 | 11:47 | −1 min |
| 17 Sat | 06:16 | 18:02 | 11:46 | −1 min |
| 18 Sun | 06:16 | 18:02 | 11:45 | −1 min |
| 19 Mon | 06:16 | 18:01 | 11:45 | −1 min |
| 20 Tue | 06:17 | 18:00 | 11:44 | −1 min |
| 21 Wed | 06:17 | 18:00 | 11:43 | −1 min |
| 22 Thu | 06:17 | 17:59 | 11:42 | −1 min |
| 23 Fri | 06:17 | 17:59 | 11:41 | −1 min |
| 24 Sat | 06:18 | 17:58 | 11:41 | −1 min |
| 25 Sun Today | 06:18 | 17:58 | 11:40 | −1 min |
| 26 Mon Tomorrow | 06:18 | 17:57 | 11:39 | −1 min |
| 27 Tue | 06:18 | 17:57 | 11:38 | −1 min |
| 28 Wed | 06:19 | 17:56 | 11:38 | −1 min |
| 29 Thu | 06:19 | 17:56 | 11:37 | −1 min |
| 30 Fri | 06:19 | 17:55 | 11:36 | −1 min |
| 31 Sat | 06:20 | 17:55 | 11:35 | −1 min |
Planets tonight
Which planets you can see with the naked eye after dark, when to look and in which direction.
| Planet | When to see it | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | in the evening, low in the southwest | 07:35 | 18:55 |
| Venus | not visible, too close to the Sun | 06:02 | 17:31 |
| Mars | before dawn, in the east | 00:56 | 13:42 |
| Jupiter | before dawn, in the east | 01:31 | 14:09 |
| Saturn | for most of the night | 16:43 | 04:48 |
Planet positions are calculated for this city for tonight (NASA JPL orbital elements, accurate to a few minutes).
Moon phases this month
Daylight through the year
In Asmara the longest day of the year lasts 13 h 2 min (June 21) and the shortest 11 h 13 min (December 22). The evening golden hour starts around 18:26 in June and around 17:27 in December.
Light pollution
The city centre shines upwards with a radiance of 4.1 nW/cm²/sr (faint light, villages and suburbs), according to NASA data for 2025.
The city sits in a dark area: skies as dark as in a dark sky park start just a few kilometres from the centre.
FAQ
When is the golden hour in Asmara?
It depends on the season. In June the evening golden hour starts around 18:26, in December around 17:27. Today's times are shown at the top of the page.
How long is the longest day in Asmara?
13 h 2 min (June 21). The shortest day lasts 11 h 13 min (December 22).
When is the next full moon in Asmara?
We calculate the next full and new moon live and show them next to the Moon phase. A full moon comes about every 29.5 days.
What is the time difference between Asmara and the UK?
Asmara is +3 h from the UK in January and +2 h in July, because of daylight saving time. When it is 12:00 in London in January, it is 15:00 there.
What is the golden hour?
The time just after sunrise and before sunset when the Sun is low, from 6° above to 4° below the horizon. The light is warm and soft and shadows are long, which is why photographers love it. How long it lasts depends on the season and latitude.
What is the blue hour?
A short time after sunset and before sunrise, when the Sun is 4° to 6° below the horizon. The sky turns deep blue and city lights blend in beautifully.
Calculated by Zenitmap: Sun and Moon with SunCalc, new and full moon with J. Meeus's algorithm, meteor showers from the International Meteor Organization (IMO) calendar.