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Sun Times in Râs el Oued
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Râs el Oued?
Sunrise in Râs el Oued on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:13 AM (Africa/Algiers). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Râs el Oued?
Sunset in Râs el Oued on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 7:04 PM (Africa/Algiers). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Râs el Oued?
Morning golden hour in Râs el Oued ends at 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:30 PM.
How long is the day in Râs el Oued?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Râs el Oued there are 12 hours and 51 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Râs el Oued?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Râs el Oued at 12:39 PM (Africa/Algiers). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Râs el Oued?
In Râs el Oued, sunset is at 7:04 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:33 PM (Africa/Algiers). Civil twilight ends at 7:30 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Râs el Oued?
Twilight in Râs el Oued lasts approximately 89 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 Râs el Oued?
The earliest sunrise in Râs el Oued in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on June 9 (Africa/Algiers). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Râs el Oued?
The latest sunset in Râs el Oued in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 23 (Africa/Algiers). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Râs el Oued?
After sunset at 7:04 PM in Râs el Oued, civil twilight ends at 7:30 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:33 PM (Africa/Algiers).
What these times mean
Solar times in Râs el Oued 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 Râs el Oued
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Râs el Oued on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 44m |