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Rawalpindi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Pakistan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 14, 2026 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, sunrise is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Asia/Karachi). The day lasts 12h 27m, solar noon is at 12:04 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:24 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
Local date
September 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5
Last refreshed
Sep 14, 2026, 9:45 AM
Today’s solar times in Rawalpindi
Dawn
5:26 AM
Sunrise
5:51 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:24 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:45 PM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Dusk
6:43 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 27m
Solar noon
12:04 PM
Coordinates
33.5973, 73.0479
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 33.5973, longitude 73.0479, and the Asia/Karachi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Rawalpindi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 14, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 27m |
| TomorrowSep 15, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 25m |
| +1 weekSep 21, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthOct 14, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 25m |
What these times mean
Rawalpindi 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 Rawalpindi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:39 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 4:58 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:09 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 5:31 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 | 5:07 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 56m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:58 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
7:23 PM
June 26
Longest day
14h 23m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 55m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Rawalpindi with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 3:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 5:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 3:10 PM | 106.6% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 7:56 AM | 104.8% |
| Apr 21, 2088 | 3:31 PM | 104.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rawalpindi today?
On September 14, 2026, sunrise in Rawalpindi, Pakistan is at 5:51 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Asia/Karachi).
How long is the day in Rawalpindi today?
Today in Rawalpindi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 27m.
When is golden hour in Rawalpindi?
Morning golden hour in Rawalpindi ends at 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Rawalpindi?
Solar noon in Rawalpindi is at 12:04 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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