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Sun Times in Dammam
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dammam?
Sunrise in Dammam on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:13 AM (Asia/Riyadh). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dammam?
Sunset in Dammam on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 6:13 PM (Asia/Riyadh). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dammam?
Morning golden hour in Dammam ends at 5:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:42 PM.
How long is the day in Dammam?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Dammam there are 13 hours and 0 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dammam?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dammam at 11:43 AM (Asia/Riyadh). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dammam?
In Dammam, sunset is at 6:13 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:35 PM (Asia/Riyadh). Civil twilight ends at 6:37 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dammam?
Twilight in Dammam lasts approximately 82 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 Dammam?
The earliest sunrise in Dammam in 2026 is at 4:46 AM on June 1 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dammam?
The latest sunset in Dammam in 2026 is at 6:36 PM on June 25 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dammam?
After sunset at 6:13 PM in Dammam, civil twilight ends at 6:37 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:35 PM (Asia/Riyadh).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dammam 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 Dammam
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dammam on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:29 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 40m |
| February | 6:15 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 4:52 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 26m |
| June | 4:46 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 47m |
| July | 4:56 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 39m |
| August | 5:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 05m |
| September | 5:25 AM | 5:44 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:38 AM | 5:11 PM | 11h 33m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 51m |
| December | 6:19 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 30m |