Sunrise and Sunset in Karachi Today
In Karachi, Pakistan, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:41 and sets at 17:49. The day length is 11h 8m. Solar noon is reached at 12:15.
Karachi: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Karachi at 12:15 – 15 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 05:41, the latest on January 13 at 07:18.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:42 and latest on July 3 at 19:25.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Karachi 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 | 07:18 | 18:04 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 247° | 240 h |
| Feb | 07:06 | 18:26 | 11 h 20 min | west-southwest 257° | 245 h |
| Mar | 06:41 | 18:40 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 268 h |
| Apr | 06:10 | 18:54 | 12 h 44 min | west-northwest 281° | 278 h |
| May | 05:48 | 19:08 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 291° | 294 h |
| Jun | 05:42 | 19:22 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 296° | 226 h |
| Jul | 05:51 | 19:24 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 294° | 187 h |
| Aug | 06:06 | 19:06 | 13 h 1 min | west-northwest 286° | 203 h |
| Sep | 06:17 | 18:36 | 12 h 18 min | west 274° | 256 h |
| Oct | 06:29 | 18:05 | 11 h 35 min | west 261° | 275 h |
| Nov | 06:48 | 17:44 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 250° | 257 h |
| Dec | 07:08 | 17:45 | 10 h 36 min | west-southwest 245° | 249 h |
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: May with 294 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 187 – 2,978 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Hyderabad, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Karachi
Morning: 06:26–07:13 · Evening: 17:17–18:03
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Karachi, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:26 to 07:13. The evening golden hour extends from 17:17 to 18:03. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Karachi
Morning: 06:17–06:26 · Evening: 18:03–18:12
The Blue Hour in Karachi offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:17 to 06:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:03 to 18:12, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Karachi
Karachi is located at a latitude of 24.86° and a longitude of 67.00°. The city is in the Asia/Karachi timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Karachi vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Karachi
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Karachi. 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 Karachi, with up to 13h 41m 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 Karachi 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 Karachi brings the shortest days with only 10h 36m 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 Karachi
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Karachi (24.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 8m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Karachi
When does the sun rise in Karachi today?
Today the sun rises in Karachi at 06:42 and sets at 17:48.
How long is the day in Karachi today?
The day lasts 11h 7m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Karachi today?
In the morning from 06:27–07:13, in the evening from 17:16–18:03.
When is the longest day in Karachi?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 41m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 36m.
When does it get dark in Karachi today?
It is dark from 18:12, fully dark from 19:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Karachi. All times are in local time. How it is calculated