Sunrise and Sunset in Al Ain Today

In Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 06:29 and sets at 17:32. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 12:00.

Al Ain: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Al Ain at 12:01 – almost exactly at 12:00.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 8 at 05:28, the latest on January 13 at 07:02.

The sun sets earliest on November 28 at 17:28 and latest on July 2 at 19:09.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 0 min more daylight than the shortest.

Al Ain through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshine
Jan07:0217:5010 h 48 minwest-southwest 247°249 h
Feb06:5018:1111 h 21 minwest-southwest 257°246 h
Mar06:2618:2512 h 0 minwest 268°268 h
Apr05:5518:3812 h 43 minwest-northwest 281°295 h
May05:3418:5213 h 19 minwest-northwest 291°343 h
Jun05:2819:0613 h 38 minwest-northwest 296°341 h
Jul05:3819:0713 h 30 minwest-northwest 294°328 h
Aug05:5118:5012 h 59 minwest-northwest 286°324 h
Sep06:0318:2012 h 18 minwest 274°306 h
Oct06:1417:5011 h 36 minwest 261°303 h
Nov06:3217:3010 h 59 minwest-southwest 250°265 h
Dec06:5217:3110 h 39 minwest-southwest 245°254 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 51° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 343 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 246 – 3,522 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Abu Dhabi Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Al Ain

Morning: 06:14–07:01 · Evening: 17:00–17:46

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Al Ain, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:14 to 07:01. The evening golden hour extends from 17:00 to 17:46. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Al Ain

Morning: 06:05–06:14 · Evening: 17:46–17:55

The Blue Hour in Al Ain offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:05 to 06:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:46 to 17:55, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Al Ain

Al Ain is located at a latitude of 24.19° and a longitude of 55.76°. The city is in the Asia/Dubai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Al Ain vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Al Ain

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Al Ain. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Al Ain, with up to 13h 38m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Al Ain sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Al Ain brings the shortest days with only 10h 38m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

On the same latitude as Al Ain

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Al Ain (24.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Al Ain

When does the sun rise in Al Ain today?

Today the sun rises in Al Ain at 06:30 and sets at 17:31.

How long is the day in Al Ain today?

The day lasts 11h 2m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Al Ain today?

In the morning from 06:15–07:02, in the evening from 16:59–17:46.

When is the longest day in Al Ain?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 38m.

When does it get dark in Al Ain today?

It is dark from 17:55, fully dark from 18:49.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Al Ain. All times are in local time. How it is calculated