Sunrise and Sunset in Doha Today
In Doha, Qatar, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:28 and sets at 17:14. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 11:21.
Doha: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Doha at 11:21 – 39 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 9 at 04:42, the latest on January 13 at 06:21.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 16:43 and latest on July 2 at 18:28.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Doha 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:21 | 17:05 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 247° | 232 h | 23/12 °C | 6 mm |
| Feb | 06:08 | 17:27 | 11 h 19 min | west-southwest 257° | 221 h | 25/13 °C | 4 mm |
| Mar | 05:43 | 17:42 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 245 h | 29/15 °C | 4 mm |
| Apr | 05:11 | 17:56 | 12 h 45 min | west-northwest 281° | 256 h | 34/20 °C | 5 mm |
| May | 04:49 | 18:11 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 291° | 316 h | 39/25 °C | 0 mm |
| Jun | 04:43 | 18:25 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 296° | 344 h | 40/29 °C | 0 mm |
| Jul | 04:52 | 18:26 | 13 h 34 min | west-northwest 294° | 337 h | 41/31 °C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 05:07 | 18:09 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 286° | 334 h | 41/31 °C | 0 mm |
| Sep | 05:19 | 17:38 | 12 h 18 min | west 274° | 316 h | 39/29 °C | 0 mm |
| Oct | 05:32 | 17:06 | 11 h 35 min | west 261° | 306 h | 36/25 °C | 2 mm |
| Nov | 05:50 | 16:45 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 250° | 249 h | 30/20 °C | 10 mm |
| Dec | 06:11 | 16:46 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 245° | 235 h | 25/15 °C | 9 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: June with 344 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 221 – 3,391 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 41 °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 Bahrein Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Doha
Morning: 05:14–05:58 · Evening: 16:44–17:28
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Doha, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:14 to 05:58. The evening golden hour extends from 16:44 to 17:28. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Doha
Morning: 05:05–05:14 · Evening: 17:28–17:37
The Blue Hour in Doha offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:05 to 05:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:28 to 17:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Doha
Doha is located at a latitude of 25.29° and a longitude of 51.53°. The city is in the Asia/Qatar timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Doha vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Doha
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Doha. 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 Doha, with up to 13h 43m 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 Doha 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 Doha 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.
On the same latitude as Doha
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Doha (25.3° 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 Doha
When does the sun rise in Doha today?
Today the sun rises in Doha at 05:28 and sets at 17:14.
How long is the day in Doha today?
The day lasts 11h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Doha today?
In the morning from 05:14–05:58, in the evening from 16:44–17:28.
When is the longest day in Doha?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 43m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 34m.
When does it get dark in Doha today?
It is dark from 17:37, fully dark from 18:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Doha. All times are in local time. How it is calculated