Sun Times in Abu Dhabi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Abu Dhabi?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Abu Dhabi (Asia/Dubai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Abu Dhabi?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Abu Dhabi (Asia/Dubai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Abu Dhabi?
Golden hour times for Abu Dhabi are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Abu Dhabi?
The day length for Abu Dhabi is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Abu Dhabi?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Abu Dhabi is shown in the times above (Asia/Dubai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Abu Dhabi?
Sunset and dusk times for Abu Dhabi are displayed above (Asia/Dubai). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Abu Dhabi?
Twilight duration in Abu Dhabi varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Abu Dhabi?
The earliest sunrise in Abu Dhabi in 2026 is at 5:33 AM on May 31 (Asia/Dubai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Abu Dhabi?
The latest sunset in Abu Dhabi in 2026 is at 7:15 PM on June 30 (Asia/Dubai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Abu Dhabi?
After sunset in Abu Dhabi, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Abu Dhabi shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Abu Dhabi
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Abu Dhabi on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 47m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 21m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:00 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 20m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 39m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 31m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 00m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:20 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 58m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 38m |
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