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Sun Times in Ras Al Khaimah
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ras Al Khaimah?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ras Al Khaimah (Asia/Dubai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ras Al Khaimah?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ras Al Khaimah (Asia/Dubai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ras Al Khaimah?
Golden hour times for Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah?
The day length for Ras Al Khaimah is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ras Al Khaimah?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ras Al Khaimah is shown in the times above (Asia/Dubai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ras Al Khaimah?
Sunset and dusk times for Ras Al Khaimah are displayed above (Asia/Dubai). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ras Al Khaimah?
Twilight duration in Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah?
The earliest sunrise in Ras Al Khaimah in 2026 is at 5:24 AM on June 1 (Asia/Dubai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ras Al Khaimah?
The latest sunset in Ras Al Khaimah in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 24 (Asia/Dubai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ras Al Khaimah?
After sunset in Ras Al Khaimah, 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 Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ras Al Khaimah on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 42m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 18m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:53 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 24m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 45m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 36m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 03m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 6:14 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 34m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 53m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 32m |