Sun Times in Kabul
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kabul?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kabul (Asia/Kabul). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kabul?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kabul (Asia/Kabul). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kabul?
Golden hour times for Kabul 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 Kabul?
The day length for Kabul is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kabul?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kabul is shown in the times above (Asia/Kabul). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kabul?
Sunset and dusk times for Kabul are displayed above (Asia/Kabul). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Kabul?
Twilight duration in Kabul 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 Kabul?
The earliest sunrise in Kabul in 2026 is at 4:40 AM on June 5 (Asia/Kabul). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kabul?
The latest sunset in Kabul in 2026 is at 7:10 PM on June 27 (Asia/Kabul). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kabul?
After sunset in Kabul, 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 Kabul 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 Kabul
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kabul on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 06m |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:22 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 4:51 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 4:40 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 27m |
| July | 4:51 AM | 7:06 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 5:13 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 27m |
| September | 5:36 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 5:58 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 52m |