Baalbek Ruins: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Baalbek Ruins, Lebanon, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:33 and sets at 18:11. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 12:23.
Baalbek Ruins: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Baalbek Ruins at 12:23 – 23 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:23, the latest on October 24 at 06:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:25 and latest on June 29 at 19:50.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 32 min more daylight than the shortest.
Baalbek Ruins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:40 | 16:48 | 10 h 8 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Feb | 06:20 | 17:18 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 05:45 | 17:42 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:04 | 19:06 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 05:33 | 19:29 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jun | 05:23 | 19:48 | 14 h 25 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 05:34 | 19:47 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Aug | 05:56 | 19:22 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:18 | 18:42 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:40 | 18:01 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:07 | 16:31 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 06:33 | 16:27 | 9 h 54 min | west-southwest 242° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Baalbek Ruins
Morning: 06:18–07:07 · Evening: 17:38–18:26
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Baalbek Ruins, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:18 to 07:07. The evening golden hour extends from 17:38 to 18:26. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Baalbek Ruins
Morning: 06:08–06:18 · Evening: 18:26–18:36
The Blue Hour in Baalbek Ruins offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:08 to 06:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:26 to 18:36, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Baalbek Ruins
Baalbek Ruins is located at a latitude of 34.01° and a longitude of 36.20°. The city is in the Asia/Beirut timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Baalbek Ruins vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Baalbek Ruins
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Baalbek Ruins. 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 Baalbek Ruins, with up to 14h 25m 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 Baalbek Ruins 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 Baalbek Ruins brings the shortest days with only 9h 53m 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.
Cities near Baalbek Ruins
On the same latitude as Baalbek Ruins
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Baalbek Ruins (34° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Baalbek Ruins
When does the sun rise in Baalbek Ruins today?
Today the sun rises in Baalbek Ruins at 06:33 and sets at 18:11.
How long is the day in Baalbek Ruins today?
The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Baalbek Ruins today?
In the morning from 06:18–07:07, in the evening from 17:38–18:26.
When is the longest day in Baalbek Ruins?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 53m.
When does it get dark in Baalbek Ruins today?
It is dark from 18:36, fully dark from 19:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Baalbek Ruins. All times are in local time. How it is calculated