Simien Mountains: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Simien Mountains, Ethiopia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:16 and sets at 18:12. The day length is 11h 56m. Solar noon is reached at 12:14.
Simien Mountains: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Simien Mountains at 12:14 – 14 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 1 at 05:58, the latest on January 23 at 06:53.
The sun sets earliest on November 19 at 17:56 and latest on July 8 at 18:57.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 34 min more daylight than the shortest.
Simien Mountains 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 | 06:52 | 18:18 | 11 h 26 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Feb | 06:49 | 18:32 | 11 h 43 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 06:33 | 18:36 | 12 h 3 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:13 | 18:39 | 12 h 26 min | west 280° |
| May | 06:00 | 18:44 | 12 h 44 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 05:59 | 18:54 | 12 h 54 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 06:07 | 18:57 | 12 h 50 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 06:13 | 18:47 | 12 h 34 min | west-northwest 284° |
| Sep | 06:15 | 18:27 | 12 h 12 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:16 | 18:07 | 11 h 51 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:25 | 17:56 | 11 h 31 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:40 | 18:02 | 11 h 21 min | west-southwest 246° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (246°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 48° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Simien Mountains
Morning: 06:02–06:44 · Evening: 17:44–18:25
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Simien Mountains, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:02 to 06:44. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 18:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Simien Mountains
Morning: 05:54–06:02 · Evening: 18:25–18:33
The Blue Hour in Simien Mountains offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:54 to 06:02, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:25 to 18:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Simien Mountains
Simien Mountains is located at a latitude of 13.25° and a longitude of 38.40°. The city is in the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone. Being in the tropics, Simien Mountains has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Simien Mountains
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Simien Mountains around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Simien Mountains last only about 12h 54m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Simien Mountains has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Simien Mountains still offer 11h 21m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
On the same latitude as Simien Mountains
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Simien Mountains (13.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 56m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Simien Mountains
When does the sun rise in Simien Mountains today?
Today the sun rises in Simien Mountains at 06:16 and sets at 18:12.
How long is the day in Simien Mountains today?
The day lasts 11h 56m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Simien Mountains today?
In the morning from 06:02–06:44, in the evening from 17:44–18:25.
When is the longest day in Simien Mountains?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 21m.
When does it get dark in Simien Mountains today?
It is dark from 18:33, fully dark from 19:22.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Simien Mountains. All times are in local time. How it is calculated