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Sun Times in Zīrakī
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zīrakī?
Sunrise in Zīrakī on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 5:11 AM (Asia/Kabul). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zīrakī?
Sunset in Zīrakī on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 6:27 PM (Asia/Kabul). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zīrakī?
Morning golden hour in Zīrakī ends at 5:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:52 PM.
How long is the day in Zīrakī?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Zīrakī there are 13 hours and 15 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zīrakī?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Zīrakī at 11:49 AM (Asia/Kabul). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Zīrakī?
In Zīrakī, sunset is at 6:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:00 PM (Asia/Kabul). Civil twilight ends at 6:54 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Zīrakī?
Twilight in Zīrakī 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 Zīrakī?
The earliest sunrise in Zīrakī in 2026 is at 4:25 AM on June 11 (Asia/Kabul). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Zīrakī?
The latest sunset in Zīrakī in 2026 is at 7:13 PM on June 24 (Asia/Kabul). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zīrakī?
After sunset at 6:27 PM in Zīrakī, civil twilight ends at 6:54 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:00 PM (Asia/Kabul).
What these times mean
Solar times in Zīrakī 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 Zīrakī
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zīrakī on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 51m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 49m |
| March | 5:59 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 4:38 AM | 6:50 PM | 14h 11m |
| June | 4:25 AM | 7:10 PM | 14h 45m |
| July | 4:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 5:03 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 37m |
| September | 5:29 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 10m |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 35m |