Sunrise and Sunset in Hīchān Today
In Hīchān, Iran, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:25 and sets at 17:08. The day length is 11h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 11:17.
Hīchān: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hīchān at 11:17 – 43 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 04:36, the latest on January 12 at 06:19.
The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 16:36 and latest on July 1 at 18:26.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hīchān 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:19 | 16:59 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 247° | 248 h |
| Feb | 06:05 | 17:22 | 11 h 17 min | west-southwest 256° | 234 h |
| Mar | 05:39 | 17:38 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 255 h |
| Apr | 05:06 | 17:53 | 12 h 47 min | west-northwest 281° | 283 h |
| May | 04:43 | 18:09 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 292° | 319 h |
| Jun | 04:36 | 18:23 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 297° | 312 h |
| Jul | 04:46 | 18:24 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 295° | 298 h |
| Aug | 05:01 | 18:06 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 286° | 306 h |
| Sep | 05:15 | 17:34 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° | 306 h |
| Oct | 05:28 | 17:01 | 11 h 33 min | west 261° | 310 h |
| Nov | 05:48 | 16:39 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 250° | 278 h |
| Dec | 06:09 | 16:39 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 244° | 261 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 319 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 234 – 3,410 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Iranshahr, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Hīchān
Morning: 05:11–05:56 · Evening: 16:38–17:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hīchān, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:11 to 05:56. The evening golden hour extends from 16:38 to 17:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hīchān
Morning: 05:02–05:11 · Evening: 17:23–17:32
The Blue Hour in Hīchān offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:02 to 05:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:23 to 17:32, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hīchān
Hīchān is located at a latitude of 26.35° and a longitude of 60.07°. The city is in the Asia/Tehran timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hīchān vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hīchān
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hīchān. 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 Hīchān, with up to 13h 48m 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 Hīchān 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 Hīchān brings the shortest days with only 10h 29m 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 Hīchān
On the same latitude as Hīchān
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hīchān (26.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hīchān
When does the sun rise in Hīchān today?
Today the sun rises in Hīchān at 05:25 and sets at 17:08.
How long is the day in Hīchān today?
The day lasts 11h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hīchān today?
In the morning from 05:11–05:56, in the evening from 16:38–17:23.
When is the longest day in Hīchān?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 48m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 29m.
When does it get dark in Hīchān today?
It is dark from 17:32, fully dark from 18:25.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hīchān. All times are in local time. How it is calculated