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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, sunrise is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 5:40 PM (Asia/Dubai). The day lasts 11h 06m, solar noon is at 12:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:06 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:08 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 8:44 PM
Today’s solar times in Abu Dhabi
Dawn
6:10 AM
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:06 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:08 PM
Sunset
5:40 PM
Dusk
6:04 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 06m
Solar noon
12:07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 06m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 05m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 58m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 40m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Abu Dhabi with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 2:07 PM | 107.9% |
| 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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abu Dhabi today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is at 6:34 AM and sunset is at 5:40 PM (Asia/Dubai).
How long is the day in Abu Dhabi today?
Today in Abu Dhabi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 06m.
When is golden hour in Abu Dhabi?
Morning golden hour in Abu Dhabi ends at 7:06 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Abu Dhabi?
Solar noon in Abu Dhabi is at 12:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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