Sunrise and Sunset in Al Ain Today
In Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, the sun rises today on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 06:06 and sets at 18:11. The day length is 12h 5m. Solar noon is reached at 12:09.
Golden Hour in Al Ain
Morning: 06:06–06:36 · Evening: 17:41–18:11
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 06:06 to 06:36. The evening golden hour extends from 17:41 to 18:11. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Al Ain
Morning: 05:43–05:52 · Evening: 18:25–18:34
The Blue Hour in Al Ain offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:43 to 05:52, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:25 to 18:34, 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Al Ain. All times are in local time.