- Home
- Arafat
Sun Times in Arafat
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Arafat?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Arafat (Africa/Nouakchott). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Arafat?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Arafat (Africa/Nouakchott). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Arafat?
Golden hour times for Arafat 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 Arafat?
The day length for Arafat is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Arafat?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Arafat is shown in the times above (Africa/Nouakchott). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Arafat?
Sunset and dusk times for Arafat are displayed above (Africa/Nouakchott). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Arafat?
Twilight duration in Arafat 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 Arafat?
The earliest sunrise in Arafat in 2026 is at 6:27 AM on May 28 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Arafat?
The latest sunset in Arafat in 2026 is at 7:43 PM on June 26 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Arafat?
After sunset in Arafat, 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 Arafat 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 Arafat
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Arafat on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 34m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 59m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 12m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 07m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 44m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 17m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 03m |