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Sunrise and sunset in Islamabad, Pakistan
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:11 AM–6:44 AM and 5:06 PM–5:40 PM
Times are local time in Islamabad. Current time in Islamabad →
Sunrise and sunset in Islamabad through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 52m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 23m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 50m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 26m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 5m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 56m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 57m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 9m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 33m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 58m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 26m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 31m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 0m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 30m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 53m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:00 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 14m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:58 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 23m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:01 AM | 7:23 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 12m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 50m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 26m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 54m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 33.72°N, 73.04°E, including daylight saving time where Islamabad uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Islamabad this year
- Longest day: June 22 (14h 24m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 55m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:58 AM on June 5
- Latest sunset: 7:23 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Islamabad today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 5:40 PM in Islamabad, giving 11 hours 29 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Islamabad?
The longest day in Islamabad in 2026 is June 22, with 14 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Islamabad?
The shortest day in Islamabad in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Islamabad?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:58 AM on June 5, and the latest sunset is 7:23 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Islamabad?
Today, golden hour in Islamabad is from sunrise (6:11 AM) to 6:44 AM in the morning, and from 5:06 PM to sunset (5:40 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.