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Sunrise and sunset in Muscat, Oman
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:02 AM–6:32 AM and 5:14 PM–5:44 PM
Times are local time in Muscat. Current time in Muscat →
Sunrise and sunset in Muscat through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 57m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 38m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 16m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 1m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 48m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 41m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 42m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 5m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 40m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 22m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 41m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 1m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 16m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 29m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 35m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 34m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 28m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 14m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 58m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 37m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 19m |
Calculated for 23.60°N, 58.58°E, including daylight saving time where Muscat uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Muscat this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 35m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 41m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:19 AM on June 3
- Latest sunset: 6:57 PM on June 25
Questions
What time is sunrise in Muscat today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 5:44 PM in Muscat, giving 11 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Muscat?
The longest day in Muscat in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Muscat?
The shortest day in Muscat in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Muscat?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:19 AM on June 3, and the latest sunset is 6:57 PM on June 25. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Muscat?
Today, golden hour in Muscat is from sunrise (6:02 AM) to 6:32 AM in the morning, and from 5:14 PM to sunset (5:44 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.