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Sun Times in al-Kum
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in al-Kum?
Sunrise in al-Kum on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:07 AM (Asia/Hebron). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in al-Kum?
Sunset in al-Kum on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 7:19 PM (Asia/Hebron). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in al-Kum?
Morning golden hour in al-Kum ends at 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:46 PM.
How long is the day in al-Kum?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in al-Kum there are 13 hours and 11 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in al-Kum?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in al-Kum at 12:43 PM (Asia/Hebron). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in al-Kum?
In al-Kum, sunset is at 7:19 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:46 PM (Asia/Hebron). Civil twilight ends at 7:44 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in al-Kum?
Twilight in al-Kum lasts approximately 87 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in al-Kum?
The earliest sunrise in al-Kum in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on June 7 (Asia/Hebron). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in al-Kum?
The latest sunset in al-Kum in 2026 is at 7:49 PM on June 27 (Asia/Hebron). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in al-Kum?
After sunset at 7:19 PM in al-Kum, civil twilight ends at 7:44 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:46 PM (Asia/Hebron).
What these times mean
Solar times in al-Kum 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 al-Kum
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in al-Kum on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 19m |
| February | 6:21 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 5:50 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:46 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 7:46 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 18m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 34m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 07m |