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Jerusalem Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Israel
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Jerusalem, Israel, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Jerusalem, Israel, sunrise is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 6:35 PM (Asia/Jerusalem). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:32 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:01 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:03 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 3:34 PM
Today’s solar times in Jerusalem
Dawn
6:05 AM
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:01 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:03 PM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Dusk
6:59 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:32 PM
Coordinates
31.7690, 35.2163
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 31.7690, longitude 35.2163, and the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Jerusalem over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 09m |
What these times mean
Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 18m |
| February | 6:22 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 5:51 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 56m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 13m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 7:47 PM | 14h 02m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:08 AM | 4:41 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 05m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:34 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
7:49 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 13m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 04m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Jerusalem 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 | 12:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 11:18 AM | 94.2% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 1:10 PM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jerusalem today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Jerusalem, Israel is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 6:35 PM (Asia/Jerusalem).
How long is the day in Jerusalem today?
Today in Jerusalem, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Jerusalem?
Morning golden hour in Jerusalem ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:03 PM.
What time is solar noon in Jerusalem?
Solar noon in Jerusalem is at 12:32 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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