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Sun Times in Ash Shaykhān
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ash Shaykhān?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ash Shaykhān (Asia/Baghdad). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ash Shaykhān?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ash Shaykhān (Asia/Baghdad). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ash Shaykhān?
Golden hour times for Ash Shaykhān 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 Ash Shaykhān?
The day length for Ash Shaykhān is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ash Shaykhān?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ash Shaykhān is shown in the times above (Asia/Baghdad). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ash Shaykhān?
Sunset and dusk times for Ash Shaykhān are displayed above (Asia/Baghdad). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ash Shaykhān?
Twilight duration in Ash Shaykhān 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 Ash Shaykhān?
The earliest sunrise in Ash Shaykhān in 2026 is at 4:47 AM on June 7 (Asia/Baghdad). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ash Shaykhān?
The latest sunset in Ash Shaykhān in 2026 is at 7:29 PM on June 23 (Asia/Baghdad). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ash Shaykhān?
After sunset in Ash Shaykhān, 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 Ash Shaykhān 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 Shaykhān
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ash Shaykhān on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 4:59 AM | 7:06 PM | 14h 07m |
| June | 4:47 AM | 7:26 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 5:23 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 5:48 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:13 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 40m |