Sunrise and Sunset in Raqqa Today
In Raqqa, Syria, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:23 and sets at 17:59. The day length is 11h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 12:11.
Raqqa: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Raqqa at 12:11 – 11 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:06, the latest on January 7 at 07:34.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:09 and latest on June 29 at 19:44.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 53 min more daylight than the shortest.
Raqqa through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:33 | 17:33 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 244° | 117 h |
| Feb | 07:11 | 18:05 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 255° | 131 h |
| Mar | 06:35 | 18:31 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 189 h |
| Apr | 05:51 | 18:57 | 13 h 6 min | west-northwest 283° | 224 h |
| May | 05:18 | 19:22 | 14 h 4 min | west-northwest 294° | 280 h |
| Jun | 05:06 | 19:42 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 300° | 346 h |
| Jul | 05:18 | 19:40 | 14 h 22 min | west-northwest 298° | 349 h |
| Aug | 05:42 | 19:14 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 288° | 318 h |
| Sep | 06:06 | 18:31 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 264 h |
| Oct | 06:30 | 17:48 | 11 h 18 min | west 260° | 219 h |
| Nov | 07:00 | 17:16 | 10 h 16 min | west-southwest 247° | 152 h |
| Dec | 07:26 | 17:11 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 241° | 108 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 349 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 108 – 2,697 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sanliurfa, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Raqqa
Morning: 06:07–06:57 · Evening: 17:25–18:15
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Raqqa, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:07 to 06:57. The evening golden hour extends from 17:25 to 18:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Raqqa
Morning: 05:58–06:07 · Evening: 18:15–18:24
The Blue Hour in Raqqa offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:58 to 06:07, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:15 to 18:24, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Raqqa
Raqqa is located at a latitude of 35.95° and a longitude of 39.01°. The city is in the Asia/Damascus timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Raqqa vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Raqqa
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Raqqa. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Raqqa, with up to 14h 36m 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 Raqqa sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Raqqa brings the shortest days with only 9h 43m 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 Raqqa
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Raqqa (36° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 36m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Raqqa
When does the sun rise in Raqqa today?
Today the sun rises in Raqqa at 06:23 and sets at 17:59.
How long is the day in Raqqa today?
The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Raqqa today?
In the morning from 06:07–06:57, in the evening from 17:25–18:15.
When is the longest day in Raqqa?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 36m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 43m.
When does it get dark in Raqqa today?
It is dark from 18:24, fully dark from 19:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Raqqa. All times are in local time. How it is calculated