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Sun Times in Qurayyāt
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Qurayyāt?
Sunrise in Qurayyāt on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 5:43 AM (Asia/Muscat). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Qurayyāt?
Sunset in Qurayyāt on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:29 PM (Asia/Muscat). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Qurayyāt?
Morning golden hour in Qurayyāt ends at 6:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
How long is the day in Qurayyāt?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Qurayyāt there are 12 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Qurayyāt?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Qurayyāt at 12:06 PM (Asia/Muscat). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Qurayyāt?
In Qurayyāt, sunset is at 6:29 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:47 PM (Asia/Muscat). Civil twilight ends at 6:52 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Qurayyāt?
Twilight in Qurayyāt lasts approximately 78 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 Qurayyāt?
The earliest sunrise in Qurayyāt in 2026 is at 5:17 AM on June 2 (Asia/Muscat). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Qurayyāt?
The latest sunset in Qurayyāt in 2026 is at 6:54 PM on June 26 (Asia/Muscat). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Qurayyāt?
After sunset at 6:29 PM in Qurayyāt, civil twilight ends at 6:52 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:47 PM (Asia/Muscat).
What these times mean
Solar times in Qurayyāt 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 Qurayyāt
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Qurayyāt on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 52m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 23m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:43 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 15m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 34m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 26m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 57m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:01 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 02m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 43m |