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Sun Times in Ar Rifā‘
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ar Rifā‘?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ar Rifā‘ (Asia/Bahrain). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ar Rifā‘?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ar Rifā‘ (Asia/Bahrain). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ar Rifā‘?
Golden hour times for Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘?
The day length for Ar Rifā‘ is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ar Rifā‘?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ar Rifā‘ is shown in the times above (Asia/Bahrain). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ar Rifā‘?
Sunset and dusk times for Ar Rifā‘ are displayed above (Asia/Bahrain). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ar Rifā‘?
Twilight duration in Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘?
The earliest sunrise in Ar Rifā‘ in 2026 is at 4:44 AM on June 8 (Asia/Bahrain). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ar Rifā‘?
The latest sunset in Ar Rifā‘ in 2026 is at 6:34 PM on June 29 (Asia/Bahrain). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ar Rifā‘?
After sunset in Ar Rifā‘, 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 Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ar Rifā‘ on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:26 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 41m |
| February | 6:13 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 5:47 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:14 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 4:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 25m |
| June | 4:45 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 46m |
| July | 4:55 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 37m |
| August | 5:10 AM | 6:14 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 5:23 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 5:10 PM | 11h 34m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 52m |
| December | 6:17 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 31m |