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Sun Times in Al Quţayfah
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Al Quţayfah?
Sunrise in Al Quţayfah on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:07 AM (Asia/Damascus). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Al Quţayfah?
Sunset in Al Quţayfah on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 6:58 PM (Asia/Damascus). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Al Quţayfah?
Morning golden hour in Al Quţayfah ends at 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:25 PM.
How long is the day in Al Quţayfah?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Al Quţayfah there are 12 hours and 50 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Al Quţayfah?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Al Quţayfah at 12:33 PM (Asia/Damascus). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Al Quţayfah?
In Al Quţayfah, sunset is at 6:58 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:24 PM (Asia/Damascus). Civil twilight ends at 7:23 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Al Quţayfah?
Twilight in Al Quţayfah lasts approximately 86 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 Quţayfah?
The earliest sunrise in Al Quţayfah in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on June 7 (Asia/Damascus). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Al Quţayfah?
The latest sunset in Al Quţayfah in 2026 is at 7:48 PM on June 25 (Asia/Damascus). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Al Quţayfah?
After sunset at 6:58 PM in Al Quţayfah, civil twilight ends at 7:23 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:24 PM (Asia/Damascus).
What these times mean
Solar times in Al Quţayfah 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 Quţayfah
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Al Quţayfah on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 10m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 56m |