Sunrise and Sunset in Beirut Today
In Beirut, Lebanon, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 06:06 and sets at 16:37. The day length is 10h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 11:21.
Beirut: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Beirut at 11:22 – 38 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:26, the latest on October 24 at 06:50.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:28 and latest on June 29 at 19:53.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
Beirut 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 | 06:43 | 16:51 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Feb | 06:22 | 17:21 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 05:48 | 17:45 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:07 | 19:09 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 05:36 | 19:32 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jun | 05:26 | 19:50 | 14 h 24 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 05:37 | 19:49 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Aug | 05:59 | 19:24 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:21 | 18:44 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:42 | 18:04 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:10 | 16:34 | 10 h 25 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 06:35 | 16:30 | 9 h 55 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 Beirut
Morning: 05:50–06:42 · Evening: 16:01–16:53
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Beirut, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:50 to 06:42. The evening golden hour extends from 16:01 to 16:53. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Beirut
Morning: 05:39–05:50 · Evening: 16:53–17:03
The Blue Hour in Beirut offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:39 to 05:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:53 to 17:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Beirut
Beirut is located at a latitude of 33.89° and a longitude of 35.50°. The city is in the Asia/Beirut timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Beirut vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Beirut
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Beirut. 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 Beirut, 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 Beirut 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 Beirut brings the shortest days with only 9h 54m 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 Beirut
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Beirut (33.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 31m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Beirut
When does the sun rise in Beirut today?
Today the sun rises in Beirut at 06:07 and sets at 16:36.
How long is the day in Beirut today?
The day lasts 10h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Beirut today?
In the morning from 05:50–06:43, in the evening from 16:00–16:52.
When is the longest day in Beirut?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 54m.
When does it get dark in Beirut today?
It is dark from 17:02, fully dark from 18:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Beirut. All times are in local time. How it is calculated