Sunrise and Sunset in Benghazi Today
In Benghazi, Libya, the sun rises today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 17:42. The day length is 10h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 12:23.
Benghazi: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Benghazi at 12:23 – 23 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:32, the latest on January 8 at 07:41.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:34 and latest on June 30 at 19:50.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 13 min more daylight than the shortest.
Benghazi through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:40 | 17:57 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Feb | 07:22 | 18:25 | 11 h 4 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:50 | 18:47 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:11 | 19:09 | 12 h 58 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:42 | 19:30 | 13 h 48 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 05:32 | 19:47 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:43 | 19:47 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 06:04 | 19:23 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:23 | 18:45 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:43 | 18:07 | 11 h 24 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 07:08 | 17:39 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 07:32 | 17:36 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Benghazi
Morning: 06:49–07:39 · Evening: 17:07–17:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Benghazi, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:49 to 07:39. The evening golden hour extends from 17:07 to 17:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Benghazi
Morning: 06:39–06:49 · Evening: 17:57–18:07
The Blue Hour in Benghazi offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 06:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:57 to 18:07, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Benghazi
Benghazi is located at a latitude of 32.12° and a longitude of 20.07°. The city is in the Africa/Tripoli timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Benghazi vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Benghazi
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Benghazi. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Benghazi, with up to 14h 15m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Benghazi sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Benghazi brings the shortest days with only 10h 3m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Benghazi
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Benghazi (32.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Benghazi
When does the sun rise in Benghazi today?
Today the sun rises in Benghazi at 07:04 and sets at 17:42.
How long is the day in Benghazi today?
The day lasts 10h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Benghazi today?
In the morning from 06:49–07:39, in the evening from 17:07–17:57.
When is the longest day in Benghazi?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 3m.
When does it get dark in Benghazi today?
It is dark from 18:07, fully dark from 19:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Benghazi. All times are in local time. How it is calculated