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Sun Times in Ad Dir‘īyah
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ad Dir‘īyah?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ad Dir‘īyah (Asia/Riyadh). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ad Dir‘īyah?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ad Dir‘īyah (Asia/Riyadh). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ad Dir‘īyah?
Golden hour times for Ad Dir‘īyah 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 Ad Dir‘īyah?
The day length for Ad Dir‘īyah is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ad Dir‘īyah?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ad Dir‘īyah is shown in the times above (Asia/Riyadh). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ad Dir‘īyah?
Sunset and dusk times for Ad Dir‘īyah are displayed above (Asia/Riyadh). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ad Dir‘īyah?
Twilight duration in Ad Dir‘īyah 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 Ad Dir‘īyah?
The earliest sunrise in Ad Dir‘īyah in 2026 is at 5:04 AM on May 30 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ad Dir‘īyah?
The latest sunset in Ad Dir‘īyah in 2026 is at 6:47 PM on June 29 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ad Dir‘īyah?
After sunset in Ad Dir‘īyah, 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 Ad Dir‘īyah 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 Ad Dir‘īyah
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ad Dir‘īyah on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 46m |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 20m |
| March | 6:03 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:32 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:10 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 21m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 40m |
| July | 5:13 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 32m |
| August | 5:28 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 00m |
| September | 5:39 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 5:51 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 35m |
| November | 6:09 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 57m |
| December | 6:30 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 37m |