Sunrise and Sunset in Gardez Today
In Gardez, Afghanistan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 05:43 and sets at 17:46. The day length is 12h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 11:44.
Golden Hour in Gardez
Morning: 05:43–06:15 · Evening: 17:13–17:46
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gardez, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:43 to 06:15. The evening golden hour extends from 17:13 to 17:46. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gardez
Morning: 05:18–05:27 · Evening: 18:01–18:11
The Blue Hour in Gardez offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:18 to 05:27, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:01 to 18:11, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gardez
Gardez is located at a latitude of 33.60° and a longitude of 69.23°. The city is in the Asia/Kabul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gardez vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gardez
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gardez. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 3m 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 Gardez, with up to 14h 23m 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 Gardez sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 5m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Gardez brings the shortest days with only 9h 55m 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 Gardez. All times are in local time.