Sunrise and Sunset in Kandahar Today
In Kandahar, Afghanistan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:04 and sets at 17:44. The day length is 11h 40m. Solar noon is reached at 11:55.
Kandahar: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kandahar at 11:55 – 5 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:01, the latest on January 9 at 07:07.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:03 and latest on June 30 at 19:16.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 8 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kandahar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:07 | 17:26 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:49 | 17:53 | 11 h 5 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:17 | 18:15 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:39 | 18:35 | 12 h 57 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:10 | 18:56 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 05:01 | 19:13 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:12 | 19:13 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 05:32 | 18:50 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 05:51 | 18:13 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:10 | 17:35 | 11 h 25 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:34 | 17:08 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 06:59 | 17:05 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Kandahar
Morning: 05:49–06:37 · Evening: 17:12–17:59
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kandahar, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:49 to 06:37. The evening golden hour extends from 17:12 to 17:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kandahar
Morning: 05:40–05:49 · Evening: 17:59–18:09
The Blue Hour in Kandahar offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:40 to 05:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:59 to 18:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kandahar
Kandahar is located at a latitude of 31.61° and a longitude of 65.71°. The city is in the Asia/Kabul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kandahar vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kandahar
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kandahar. 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 Kandahar, with up to 14h 13m 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 Kandahar sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Kandahar brings the shortest days with only 10h 5m 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 Kandahar
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kandahar (31.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 40m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kandahar
When does the sun rise in Kandahar today?
Today the sun rises in Kandahar at 06:04 and sets at 17:44.
How long is the day in Kandahar today?
The day lasts 11h 40m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kandahar today?
In the morning from 05:49–06:37, in the evening from 17:12–17:59.
When is the longest day in Kandahar?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 13m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 5m.
When does it get dark in Kandahar today?
It is dark from 18:09, fully dark from 19:05.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kandahar. All times are in local time. How it is calculated