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Dubai Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United Arab Emirates
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 6:15 PM (Asia/Dubai). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:12 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+4
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 7:57 PM
Today’s solar times in Dubai
Dawn
5:46 AM
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:45 PM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Dusk
6:38 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:12 PM
Coordinates
25.0772, 55.3093
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 25.0772, longitude 55.3093, and the Asia/Dubai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Dubai over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 23m |
What these times mean
Dubai 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 Dubai throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 44m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 19m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:57 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 21m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 41m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 33m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 02m |
| September | 6:05 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 6:17 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 56m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 35m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:29 AM
June 4
Latest sunset
7:13 PM
June 23
Longest day
13h 42m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 35m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Dubai 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dubai today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 6:15 PM (Asia/Dubai).
How long is the day in Dubai today?
Today in Dubai, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Dubai?
Morning golden hour in Dubai ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dubai?
Solar noon in Dubai is at 12:12 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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