Sunrise and Sunset in Ash Shatrah Today
In Ash Shatrah, Iraq, the sun rises today on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 05:44 and sets at 17:49. The day length is 12h 5m. Solar noon is reached at 11:47.
Golden Hour in Ash Shatrah
Morning: 05:44–06:16 · Evening: 17:17–17:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ash Shatrah, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:44 to 06:16. The evening golden hour extends from 17:17 to 17:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Ash Shatrah
Morning: 05:20–05:29 · Evening: 18:04–18:13
The Blue Hour in Ash Shatrah offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:20 to 05:29, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:04 to 18:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Ash Shatrah
Ash Shatrah is located at a latitude of 31.41° and a longitude of 46.17°. The city is in the Asia/Baghdad timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ash Shatrah vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Ash Shatrah
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ash Shatrah. 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 Ash Shatrah, with up to 14h 12m 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 Ash Shatrah 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 Ash Shatrah brings the shortest days with only 10h 6m 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 Ash Shatrah. All times are in local time.