Golden Hour Abu Dhabi Today – Times & 30-Day Planner

Golden hour in Abu Dhabi today: 06:02–06:46 in the morning and 17:33–18:17 in the evening. Sun direction, blue hour and the best days of the next 30 days for photos.

Where the light comes from

  • In the evening the sun is in the west (263°) – that is where the sky glows most, and shadows point east.
  • Morning: 06:02–06:46 · E 94° → 99°
  • Evening: 17:33–18:17 · W 261° → 266°
  • Wed, Oct 7: Morning 06:02–06:46 · Evening 17:33–18:17
  • Thu, Oct 8: Morning 06:03–06:47 · Evening 17:32–18:16
  • Fri, Oct 9: Morning 06:03–06:47 · Evening 17:31–18:15
  • Sat, Oct 10: Morning 06:03–06:48 · Evening 17:30–18:14
  • Sun, Oct 11: Morning 06:04–06:48 · Evening 17:29–18:13
  • Mon, Oct 12: Morning 06:04–06:49 · Evening 17:28–18:12
  • Tue, Oct 13: Morning 06:05–06:49 · Evening 17:27–18:11

How long the Golden Hour lasts in Abu Dhabi

  • The evening window on the 15th of every month – its length depends on your latitude and the season.
  • January: 48 min
  • February: 45 min
  • March: 44 min
  • April: 45 min
  • May: 47 min
  • June: 49 min
  • July: 48 min
  • August: 45 min
  • September: 44 min
  • October: 45 min
  • November: 47 min
  • December: 49 min
  • Longest in June (49 min), shortest in March (44 min).

Today in other cities

  • Reykjavik: 96 min
  • Oslo: 82 min
  • Berlin: 67 min
  • Rome: 54 min
  • Dubai: 44 min
  • Abu Dhabi: 44 min
  • Singapore: 40 min
  • Sydney: 48 min
  • The farther from the equator, the flatter the sun's path – and the longer the light lasts.

Golden hour in Abu Dhabi – questions

  • When is the golden hour in Abu Dhabi today? Today the golden hour in Abu Dhabi runs 06:02–06:46 in the morning and 17:33–18:17 in the evening. The evening window lasts 44 minutes.
  • Which direction does the light come from? During the evening golden hour the sun stands in the west. Choose your spot so the light falls on your subject from there – or shoot into it for silhouettes.
  • When does the golden hour last longest in Abu Dhabi? Around June: then the evening window lasts about 49 minutes. Around the equinoxes it is shortest, because the sun sets most steeply.
  • How is the golden hour defined? SunnyTracker counts the time in which the sun is between 4° below and 6° above the horizon – the golden hour begins where the blue hour ends. The light is warm and soft because it passes through a lot of atmosphere.
  • Does the weather matter? The times are astronomical and assume a clear horizon. Thin clouds often make the golden hour even more colourful; a thick bank of cloud at the horizon can end it early.