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Riyadh Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Saudi Arabia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sunrise is at 5:07 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Asia/Riyadh). The day lasts 13h 40m, solar noon is at 11:57 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:13 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Asia/Riyadh
Today’s solar times in Riyadh
Dawn
4:41 AM
Sunrise
5:07 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:13 PM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Dusk
7:12 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 40m
Solar noon
11:57 AM
Coordinates
24.6877, 46.7219
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 24.6877, longitude 46.7219, and the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Riyadh over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 40m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 40m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 5:09 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 38m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 23m |
What these times mean
Riyadh 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 Riyadh throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:40 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 46m |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 20m |
| March | 6:03 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:32 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:10 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 20m |
| June | 5:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 39m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 32m |
| August | 5:28 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 01m |
| September | 5:40 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:51 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 57m |
| December | 6:30 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 37m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:04 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
6:47 PM
June 27
Longest day
13h 40m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 36m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is at 5:07 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Asia/Riyadh).
How long is the day in Riyadh today?
Today in Riyadh, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 40m.
When is golden hour in Riyadh?
Morning golden hour in Riyadh ends at 5:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:13 PM.
What time is solar noon in Riyadh?
Solar noon in Riyadh is at 11:57 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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