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Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 17, 2026 in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates, sunrise is at 6:16 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM (Asia/Dubai). The day lasts 11h 34m, solar noon is at 12:03 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:46 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
Local date
October 17, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4
Last refreshed
Oct 17, 2026, 12:25 AM
Today’s solar times in Al Ain City
Dawn
5:53 AM
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:46 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:20 PM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Dusk
6:13 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 34m
Solar noon
12:03 PM
Coordinates
24.1917, 55.7606
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 24.1917, longitude 55.7606, and the Asia/Dubai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Al Ain City over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 17, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 34m |
| TomorrowOct 18, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 33m |
| +1 weekOct 24, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 25m |
| +1 monthNov 16, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 58m |
What these times mean
Al Ain City 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 Al Ain City throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 48m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 21m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 18m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 37m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 30m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 00m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 39m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:29 AM
June 4
Latest sunset
7:10 PM
June 29
Longest day
13h 38m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 38m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Al Ain City 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 Al Ain City today?
On October 17, 2026, sunrise in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates is at 6:16 AM and sunset is at 5:50 PM (Asia/Dubai).
How long is the day in Al Ain City today?
Today in Al Ain City, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 34m.
When is golden hour in Al Ain City?
Morning golden hour in Al Ain City ends at 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Al Ain City?
Solar noon in Al Ain City is at 12:03 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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