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Sun Times in Ash Shāmīyah
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ash Shāmīyah?
Sunrise in Ash Shāmīyah on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:25 AM (Asia/Baghdad). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ash Shāmīyah?
Sunset in Ash Shāmīyah on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:46 PM (Asia/Baghdad). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ash Shāmīyah?
Morning golden hour in Ash Shāmīyah ends at 5:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:13 PM.
How long is the day in Ash Shāmīyah?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Ash Shāmīyah there are 13 hours and 21 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ash Shāmīyah?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ash Shāmīyah at 12:06 PM (Asia/Baghdad). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ash Shāmīyah?
In Ash Shāmīyah, sunset is at 6:46 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:15 PM (Asia/Baghdad). Civil twilight ends at 7:12 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ash Shāmīyah?
Twilight in Ash Shāmīyah lasts approximately 88 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 Ash Shāmīyah?
The earliest sunrise in Ash Shāmīyah in 2026 is at 4:55 AM on June 4 (Asia/Baghdad). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ash Shāmīyah?
The latest sunset in Ash Shāmīyah in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 23 (Asia/Baghdad). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ash Shāmīyah?
After sunset at 6:46 PM in Ash Shāmīyah, civil twilight ends at 7:12 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:15 PM (Asia/Baghdad).
What these times mean
Solar times in Ash Shāmīyah 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 Ash Shāmīyah
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ash Shāmīyah on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 58m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 4:55 AM | 7:09 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:06 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 5:26 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 05m |