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Sanaa, Yemen: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Sanaa, Yemen. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Sanaa, Yemen, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (Asia/Aden). The day lasts 11h 30m, solar noon is at 11:48 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:33 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:03 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 3:05 PM
Today’s solar times in Sanaa
Dawn
5:40 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:33 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:03 PM
Sunset
5:33 PM
Dusk
5:55 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 30m
Solar noon
11:48 AM
Coordinates
15.3545, 44.2065
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 15.3545, longitude 44.2065, and the Asia/Aden time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Sanaa over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 30m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 29m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 25m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 15m |
What these times mean
Sanaa 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 Sanaa throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 19m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 39m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:50 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 28m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 50m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 02m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 57m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 39m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:06 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 25m |
| December | 6:22 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 13m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:33 AM
May 24
Latest sunset
6:39 PM
July 4
Longest day
13h 02m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 13m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Sanaa with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 1:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 4:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 8:33 AM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sanaa today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Sanaa, Yemen is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (Asia/Aden).
How long is the day in Sanaa today?
Today in Sanaa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 30m.
When is golden hour in Sanaa?
Morning golden hour in Sanaa ends at 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:03 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sanaa?
Solar noon in Sanaa is at 11:48 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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