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Erbil, Iraq: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Erbil, Iraq. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Erbil, Iraq, sunrise is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 5:03 PM (Asia/Baghdad). The day lasts 10h 29m, solar noon is at 11:49 AM, morning golden hour ends at 7:11 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:26 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 7:32 PM
Today’s solar times in Erbil
Dawn
6:07 AM
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:11 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:26 PM
Sunset
5:03 PM
Dusk
5:30 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 29m
Solar noon
11:49 AM
Coordinates
36.1912, 44.0094
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 36.1912, longitude 44.0094, and the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Erbil over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 29m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 27m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 16m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 47m |
What these times mean
Erbil 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 Erbil throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 4:59 AM | 7:03 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 4:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 24m |
| August | 5:23 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 5:47 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 6:11 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 43m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:47 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
7:26 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 37m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 42m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Erbil with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 5:56 AM | 104.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Erbil today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Erbil, Iraq is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 5:03 PM (Asia/Baghdad).
How long is the day in Erbil today?
Today in Erbil, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 29m.
When is golden hour in Erbil?
Morning golden hour in Erbil ends at 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in Erbil?
Solar noon in Erbil is at 11:49 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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