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Sun Times in Qa‘ţabah
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Qa‘ţabah?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Qa‘ţabah (Asia/Aden). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Qa‘ţabah?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Qa‘ţabah (Asia/Aden). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Qa‘ţabah?
Golden hour times for Qa‘ţabah 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 Qa‘ţabah?
The day length for Qa‘ţabah is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Qa‘ţabah?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Qa‘ţabah is shown in the times above (Asia/Aden). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Qa‘ţabah?
Sunset and dusk times for Qa‘ţabah are displayed above (Asia/Aden). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Qa‘ţabah?
Twilight duration in Qa‘ţabah 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 Qa‘ţabah?
The earliest sunrise in Qa‘ţabah in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on May 24 (Asia/Aden). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Qa‘ţabah?
The latest sunset in Qa‘ţabah in 2026 is at 6:33 PM on July 1 (Asia/Aden). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Qa‘ţabah?
After sunset in Qa‘ţabah, 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 Qa‘ţabah 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 Qa‘ţabah
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Qa‘ţabah on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 24m |
| February | 6:24 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 42m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:48 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 5:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 46m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 56m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 52m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 35m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 29m |
| December | 6:16 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 19m |