Sun Times in Al Qaţīf
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Al Qaţīf?
Sunrise in Al Qaţīf on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 5:14 AM (Asia/Riyadh). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Al Qaţīf?
Sunset in Al Qaţīf on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:11 PM (Asia/Riyadh). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Al Qaţīf?
Morning golden hour in Al Qaţīf ends at 5:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:40 PM.
How long is the day in Al Qaţīf?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Al Qaţīf there are 12 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Al Qaţīf?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Al Qaţīf at 11:43 AM (Asia/Riyadh). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Al Qaţīf?
In Al Qaţīf, sunset is at 6:11 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:32 PM (Asia/Riyadh). Civil twilight ends at 6:35 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Al Qaţīf?
Twilight in Al Qaţīf lasts approximately 81 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 Qaţīf?
The earliest sunrise in Al Qaţīf in 2026 is at 4:46 AM on June 1 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Al Qaţīf?
The latest sunset in Al Qaţīf in 2026 is at 6:37 PM on June 27 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Al Qaţīf?
After sunset at 6:11 PM in Al Qaţīf, civil twilight ends at 6:35 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:32 PM (Asia/Riyadh).
What these times mean
Solar times in Al Qaţīf 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 Qaţīf
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Al Qaţīf on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:29 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 39m |
| February | 6:16 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 16m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 4:53 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 27m |
| June | 4:46 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 48m |
| July | 4:56 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 39m |
| August | 5:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 05m |
| September | 5:25 AM | 5:44 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:39 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 33m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 6:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 29m |
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