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Kabul, Afghanistan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Kabul, Afghanistan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Kabul, Afghanistan, sunrise is at 6:20 AM and sunset is at 4:55 PM (Asia/Kabul). The day lasts 10h 35m, solar noon is at 11:38 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:56 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:19 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4:30
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 9:26 PM
Today’s solar times in Kabul
Dawn
5:54 AM
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:56 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:19 PM
Sunset
4:55 PM
Dusk
5:22 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 35m
Solar noon
11:38 AM
Coordinates
34.5281, 69.1723
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 34.5281, longitude 69.1723, and the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kabul over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 35m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 33m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 23m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 55m |
What these times mean
Kabul 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 Kabul throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:23 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 4:52 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 4:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 27m |
| July | 4:52 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 5:15 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 5:37 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 5:59 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 52m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:41 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
7:11 PM
June 26
Longest day
14h 28m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 50m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kabul 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% |
| Apr 21, 2088 | 3:01 PM | 104.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kabul today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Kabul, Afghanistan is at 6:20 AM and sunset is at 4:55 PM (Asia/Kabul).
How long is the day in Kabul today?
Today in Kabul, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 35m.
When is golden hour in Kabul?
Morning golden hour in Kabul ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:19 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kabul?
Solar noon in Kabul is at 11:38 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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