Burj Khalifa Dubai: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Burj Khalifa Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:13 and sets at 17:59. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 12:06.

Burj Khalifa Dubai: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Burj Khalifa Dubai at 12:06 – 6 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 05:28, the latest on January 13 at 07:06.

The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:28 and latest on July 2 at 19:13.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 8 min more daylight than the shortest.

Burj Khalifa Dubai through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshineDay/nightRain
Jan07:0617:5010 h 45 minwest-southwest 247°253 h24/15 °C21 mm
Feb06:5318:1211 h 19 minwest-southwest 257°251 h26/16 °C10 mm
Mar06:2818:2711 h 59 minwest 268°288 h29/19 °C22 mm
Apr05:5618:4112 h 45 minwest-northwest 281°316 h34/22 °C3 mm
May05:3418:5613 h 22 minwest-northwest 291°350 h38/26 °C0 mm
Jun05:2819:1013 h 42 minwest-northwest 296°345 h40/29 °C0 mm
Jul05:3819:1113 h 34 minwest-northwest 294°340 h42/31 °C1 mm
Aug05:5218:5313 h 1 minwest-northwest 286°334 h42/32 °C0 mm
Sep06:0418:2312 h 18 minwest 274°308 h40/29 °C0 mm
Oct06:1717:5111 h 35 minwest 261°300 h36/25 °C2 mm
Nov06:3517:3110 h 55 minwest-southwest 250°268 h31/21 °C6 mm
Dec06:5617:3110 h 35 minwest-southwest 245°257 h27/17 °C15 mm

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 350 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 251 – 3,610 hours a year.

As a destination: warmest in August at 42 °C by day, driest in May with 0 mm of rain.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Dubai Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).

Golden Hour in Burj Khalifa Dubai

Morning: 05:59–06:43 · Evening: 17:29–18:13

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Burj Khalifa Dubai, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:43. The evening golden hour extends from 17:29 to 18:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Burj Khalifa Dubai

Morning: 05:50–05:59 · Evening: 18:13–18:22

The Blue Hour in Burj Khalifa Dubai offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:50 to 05:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:13 to 18:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Burj Khalifa Dubai

Burj Khalifa Dubai is located at a latitude of 25.20° and a longitude of 55.27°. The city is in the Asia/Dubai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Burj Khalifa Dubai vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Burj Khalifa Dubai

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Burj Khalifa Dubai. 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 Burj Khalifa Dubai, with up to 13h 42m 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 Burj Khalifa Dubai 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 Burj Khalifa Dubai brings the shortest days with only 10h 34m 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 Burj Khalifa Dubai

On the same latitude as Burj Khalifa Dubai

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Burj Khalifa Dubai (25.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Burj Khalifa Dubai

When does the sun rise in Burj Khalifa Dubai today?

Today the sun rises in Burj Khalifa Dubai at 06:13 and sets at 17:59.

How long is the day in Burj Khalifa Dubai today?

The day lasts 11h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Burj Khalifa Dubai today?

In the morning from 05:59–06:43, in the evening from 17:29–18:13.

When is the longest day in Burj Khalifa Dubai?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 42m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 34m.

When does it get dark in Burj Khalifa Dubai today?

It is dark from 18:22, fully dark from 19:15.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Burj Khalifa Dubai. All times are in local time. How it is calculated