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Sun Times in Ash Shaykhān
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ash Shaykhān?
Sunrise in Ash Shaykhān on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 5:39 AM (Asia/Baghdad). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ash Shaykhān?
Sunset in Ash Shaykhān on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 6:30 PM (Asia/Baghdad). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ash Shaykhān?
Morning golden hour in Ash Shaykhān ends at 6:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:56 PM.
How long is the day in Ash Shaykhān?
On Friday, September 4, 2026 in Ash Shaykhān there are 12 hours and 50 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ash Shaykhān?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ash Shaykhān at 12:05 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 Shaykhān?
In Ash Shaykhān, sunset is at 6:30 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:00 PM (Asia/Baghdad). Civil twilight ends at 6:57 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ash Shaykhān?
Twilight in Ash Shaykhān lasts approximately 89 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 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 at 6:30 PM in Ash Shaykhān, civil twilight ends at 6:57 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:00 PM (Asia/Baghdad).
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 |