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Abu Dhabi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United Arab Emirates
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, sunrise is at 5:36 AM and sunset is at 7:15 PM (Asia/Dubai). The day lasts 13h 39m, solar noon is at 12:26 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:42 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4
Updated hourly
Asia/Dubai
Today’s solar times in Abu Dhabi
Dawn
5:11 AM
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:42 PM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Dusk
7:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 39m
Solar noon
12:26 PM
Coordinates
24.4512, 54.3970
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 24.4512, longitude 54.3970, and the Asia/Dubai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Abu Dhabi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 39m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 39m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 37m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 22m |
What these times mean
Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 47m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 20m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 19m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 38m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 31m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 00m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 58m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 38m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:34 AM
June 3
Latest sunset
7:16 PM
June 28
Longest day
13h 39m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 37m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is at 5:36 AM and sunset is at 7:15 PM (Asia/Dubai).
How long is the day in Abu Dhabi today?
Today in Abu Dhabi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 39m.
When is golden hour in Abu Dhabi?
Morning golden hour in Abu Dhabi ends at 6:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:42 PM.
What time is solar noon in Abu Dhabi?
Solar noon in Abu Dhabi is at 12:26 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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