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Sunrise and sunset in Kabul, Afghanistan
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:56 AM–6:30 AM and 4:51 PM–5:24 PM
Times are local time in Kabul. Current time in Kabul →
Sunrise and sunset in Kabul through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 51m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 22m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 48m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 23m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 2m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 52m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 53m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 5m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 30m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 56m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 25m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 32m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 1m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:05 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 33m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:52 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 57m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 18m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 27m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:45 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 26m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 16m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:04 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 53m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 29m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 55m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 34.52°N, 69.20°E, including daylight saving time where Kabul uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Kabul this year
- Longest day: June 22 (14h 28m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 50m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:41 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 7:11 PM on June 27
Questions
What time is sunrise in Kabul today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 5:24 PM in Kabul, giving 11 hours 28 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Kabul?
The longest day in Kabul in 2026 is June 22, with 14 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kabul?
The shortest day in Kabul in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kabul?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:41 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 7:11 PM on June 27. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Kabul?
Today, golden hour in Kabul is from sunrise (5:56 AM) to 6:30 AM in the morning, and from 4:51 PM to sunset (5:24 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.