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Baghdad Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Iraq
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Baghdad, Iraq, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 4, 2026 in Baghdad, Iraq, sunrise is at 5:39 AM and sunset is at 6:26 PM (Asia/Baghdad). The day lasts 12h 47m, solar noon is at 12:03 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:12 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:53 PM.
Local date
September 4, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 4, 2026, 11:48 PM
Today’s solar times in Baghdad
Dawn
5:14 AM
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:12 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:53 PM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Dusk
6:51 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 47m
Solar noon
12:03 PM
Coordinates
33.3406, 44.4009
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 33.3406, longitude 44.4009, and the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Baghdad over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 4, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 47m |
| TomorrowSep 5, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 45m |
| +1 weekSep 11, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 33m |
| +1 monthOct 4, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 46m |
What these times mean
Baghdad 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 Baghdad throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 4:53 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 09m |
| August | 5:26 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 5:46 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 58m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:53 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
7:17 PM
June 27
Longest day
14h 22m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 56m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Baghdad with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 1:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 1:10 PM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baghdad today?
On September 4, 2026, sunrise in Baghdad, Iraq is at 5:39 AM and sunset is at 6:26 PM (Asia/Baghdad).
How long is the day in Baghdad today?
Today in Baghdad, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 47m.
When is golden hour in Baghdad?
Morning golden hour in Baghdad ends at 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:53 PM.
What time is solar noon in Baghdad?
Solar noon in Baghdad is at 12:03 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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