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Herāt Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Afghanistan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Herāt, Afghanistan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 11, 2026 in Herāt, Afghanistan, sunrise is at 6:24 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM (Asia/Kabul). The day lasts 11h 30m, solar noon is at 12:09 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:57 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
Local date
October 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4:30
Last refreshed
Oct 11, 2026, 11:56 PM
Today’s solar times in Herāt
Dawn
5:58 AM
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:57 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:20 PM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Dusk
6:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 30m
Solar noon
12:09 PM
Coordinates
34.3482, 62.1997
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 34.3482, longitude 62.1997, and the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Herāt over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 11, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 30m |
| TomorrowOct 12, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 28m |
| +1 weekOct 18, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 16m |
| +1 monthNov 10, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 32m |
What these times mean
Herāt changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Herāt throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 06m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 26m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:05 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:27 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 53m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:09 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
7:38 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 27m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 51m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Herāt with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 2:48 PM | 104.6% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 5:28 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 2:40 PM | 106.6% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 7:26 AM | 104.8% |
| Sep 3, 2081 | 1:37 PM | 107.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Herāt today?
On October 11, 2026, sunrise in Herāt, Afghanistan is at 6:24 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM (Asia/Kabul).
How long is the day in Herāt today?
Today in Herāt, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 30m.
When is golden hour in Herāt?
Morning golden hour in Herāt ends at 6:57 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Herāt?
Solar noon in Herāt is at 12:09 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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