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Sunrise and sunset in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:50 AM–6:21 AM and 5:00 PM–5:31 PM
Times are local time in Riyadh. Current time in Riyadh →
Sunrise and sunset in Riyadh through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 56m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 36m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 14m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 58m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 44m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 37m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 38m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 46m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 2m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 19m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 39m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 23m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 43m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 4m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:11 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 19m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:05 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 33m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 39m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 39m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 32m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 17m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 1m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 39m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 19m |
Calculated for 24.63°N, 46.72°E, including daylight saving time where Riyadh uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Riyadh this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 40m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 36m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:04 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 6:47 PM on June 27
Questions
What time is sunrise in Riyadh today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 5:31 PM in Riyadh, giving 11 hours 41 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Riyadh?
The longest day in Riyadh in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Riyadh?
The shortest day in Riyadh in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Riyadh?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:04 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 6:47 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 Riyadh?
Today, golden hour in Riyadh is from sunrise (5:50 AM) to 6:21 AM in the morning, and from 5:00 PM to sunset (5:31 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.