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Muscat Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Oman
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Muscat, Oman, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Muscat, Oman, sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:02 PM (Asia/Muscat). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:59 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:26 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:33 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 11:59 AM
Today’s solar times in Muscat
Dawn
5:34 AM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:26 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:33 PM
Sunset
6:02 PM
Dusk
6:25 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
Coordinates
23.5841, 58.4078
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 23.5841, longitude 58.4078, and the Asia/Muscat time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Muscat over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 57m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 26m |
What these times mean
Muscat 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 Muscat throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 50m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:46 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 16m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 35m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 27m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 58m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 01m |
| December | 6:41 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 42m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:20 AM
June 1
Latest sunset
6:58 PM
June 28
Longest day
13h 35m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 41m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Muscat with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 2:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 4:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 9:33 AM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 1:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 6:56 AM | 104.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Muscat today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Muscat, Oman is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:02 PM (Asia/Muscat).
How long is the day in Muscat today?
Today in Muscat, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Muscat?
Morning golden hour in Muscat ends at 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Muscat?
Solar noon in Muscat is at 11:59 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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