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Islamabad Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Pakistan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Islamabad, Pakistan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 9, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan, sunrise is at 5:26 AM and sunset is at 7:02 PM (Asia/Karachi). The day lasts 13h 37m, solar noon is at 12:14 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:00 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:28 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5
Updated hourly
Asia/Karachi
Today’s solar times in Islamabad
Dawn
4:59 AM
Sunrise
5:26 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:00 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:28 PM
Sunset
7:02 PM
Dusk
7:29 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 37m
Solar noon
12:14 PM
Coordinates
33.7215, 73.0433
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 33.7215, longitude 73.0433, and the Asia/Karachi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Islamabad over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 5:26 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 37m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 35m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 24m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 39m |
What these times mean
Islamabad 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 Islamabad throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:38 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 4:58 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 5:09 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 5:52 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:13 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 56m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:58 AM
June 5
Latest sunset
7:23 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 24m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 55m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Islamabad today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in Islamabad, Pakistan is at 5:26 AM and sunset is at 7:02 PM (Asia/Karachi).
How long is the day in Islamabad today?
Today in Islamabad, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 37m.
When is golden hour in Islamabad?
Morning golden hour in Islamabad ends at 6:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:28 PM.
What time is solar noon in Islamabad?
Solar noon in Islamabad is at 12:14 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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