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Sun Times in Majdal Shams
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Majdal Shams?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Majdal Shams (Asia/Jerusalem). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Majdal Shams?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Majdal Shams (Asia/Jerusalem). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Majdal Shams?
Golden hour times for Majdal Shams 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 Majdal Shams?
The day length for Majdal Shams is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Majdal Shams?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Majdal Shams is shown in the times above (Asia/Jerusalem). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Majdal Shams?
Sunset and dusk times for Majdal Shams are displayed above (Asia/Jerusalem). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Majdal Shams?
Twilight duration in Majdal Shams 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 Majdal Shams?
The earliest sunrise in Majdal Shams in 2026 is at 5:27 AM on June 4 (Asia/Jerusalem). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Majdal Shams?
The latest sunset in Majdal Shams in 2026 is at 7:50 PM on June 25 (Asia/Jerusalem). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Majdal Shams?
After sunset in Majdal Shams, 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 Majdal Shams 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 Majdal Shams
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Majdal Shams on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 12m |
| February | 6:20 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 01m |
| March | 5:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 09m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 23m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:07 AM | 4:34 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 58m |