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Sun Times in Sar Chakān
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sar Chakān?
Sunrise in Sar Chakān on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:29 AM (Asia/Kabul). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sar Chakān?
Sunset in Sar Chakān on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 6:56 PM (Asia/Kabul). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sar Chakān?
Morning golden hour in Sar Chakān ends at 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in Sar Chakān?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Sar Chakān there are 13 hours and 27 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sar Chakān?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Sar Chakān at 12:13 PM (Asia/Kabul). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Sar Chakān?
In Sar Chakān, sunset is at 6:56 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:29 PM (Asia/Kabul). Civil twilight ends at 7:23 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Sar Chakān?
Twilight in Sar Chakān lasts approximately 93 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 Sar Chakān?
The earliest sunrise in Sar Chakān in 2026 is at 4:52 AM on June 8 (Asia/Kabul). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sar Chakān?
The latest sunset in Sar Chakān in 2026 is at 7:29 PM on June 27 (Asia/Kabul). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sar Chakān?
After sunset at 6:56 PM in Sar Chakān, civil twilight ends at 7:23 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:29 PM (Asia/Kabul).
What these times mean
Solar times in Sar Chakān 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 Sar Chakān
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sar Chakān on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 4:52 AM | 7:26 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:04 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 5:27 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 46m |