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Sun Times in Yanbu
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Yanbu?
Sunrise in Yanbu on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:02 AM (Asia/Riyadh). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Yanbu?
Sunset in Yanbu on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:02 PM (Asia/Riyadh). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Yanbu?
Morning golden hour in Yanbu ends at 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:31 PM.
How long is the day in Yanbu?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Yanbu there are 12 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Yanbu?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Yanbu at 12:32 PM (Asia/Riyadh). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Yanbu?
In Yanbu, sunset is at 7:02 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:22 PM (Asia/Riyadh). Civil twilight ends at 7:25 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Yanbu?
Twilight in Yanbu lasts approximately 80 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 Yanbu?
The earliest sunrise in Yanbu in 2026 is at 5:39 AM on May 31 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Yanbu?
The latest sunset in Yanbu in 2026 is at 7:19 PM on June 25 (Asia/Riyadh). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Yanbu?
After sunset at 7:02 PM in Yanbu, civil twilight ends at 7:25 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:22 PM (Asia/Riyadh).
What these times mean
Solar times in Yanbu 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 Yanbu
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Yanbu on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 49m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 22m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 18m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 37m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 29m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 59m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:25 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 40m |