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Kabul Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Afghanistan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kabul, Afghanistan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Kabul, Afghanistan, sunrise is at 5:43 AM and sunset is at 5:49 PM (Asia/Kabul). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:46 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:16 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4:30
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:02 AM
Today’s solar times in Kabul
Dawn
5:18 AM
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:16 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:16 PM
Sunset
5:49 PM
Dusk
6:15 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 51m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 5:10 PM | 11h 03m |
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 September 24, 2026, sunrise in Kabul, Afghanistan is at 5:43 AM and sunset is at 5:49 PM (Asia/Kabul).
How long is the day in Kabul today?
Today in Kabul, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Kabul?
Morning golden hour in Kabul ends at 6:16 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kabul?
Solar noon in Kabul is at 11:46 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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