Sunrise and Sunset in Kermanshah Today
In Kermanshah, Iran, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 06:50 and sets at 17:20. The day length is 10h 30m. Solar noon is reached at 12:05.
Kermanshah: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kermanshah at 12:05 – 5 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:09, the latest on January 7 at 07:28.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:11 and latest on June 29 at 19:37.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kermanshah 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 | 07:27 | 17:34 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 245° | 154 h |
| Feb | 07:07 | 18:05 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 255° | 160 h |
| Mar | 06:32 | 18:29 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 198 h |
| Apr | 05:50 | 18:53 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° | 216 h |
| May | 05:19 | 19:16 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 294° | 272 h |
| Jun | 05:09 | 19:35 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 299° | 339 h |
| Jul | 05:20 | 19:34 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 297° | 341 h |
| Aug | 05:42 | 19:09 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 288° | 338 h |
| Sep | 06:04 | 18:28 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° | 303 h |
| Oct | 06:26 | 17:47 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 245 h |
| Nov | 06:54 | 17:17 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 248° | 186 h |
| Dec | 07:20 | 17:13 | 9 h 53 min | west-southwest 242° | 158 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 341 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 154 – 2,910 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Kermanshah, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Kermanshah
Morning: 06:34–07:26 · Evening: 16:44–17:36
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kermanshah, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:34 to 07:26. The evening golden hour extends from 16:44 to 17:36. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kermanshah
Morning: 06:24–06:34 · Evening: 17:36–17:46
The Blue Hour in Kermanshah offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:24 to 06:34, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:36 to 17:46, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kermanshah
Kermanshah is located at a latitude of 34.31° and a longitude of 47.06°. The city is in the Asia/Tehran timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kermanshah vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kermanshah
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kermanshah. 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 Kermanshah, with up to 14h 27m 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 Kermanshah 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 Kermanshah brings the shortest days with only 9h 52m 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 Kermanshah
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kermanshah (34.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 30m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kermanshah
When does the sun rise in Kermanshah today?
Today the sun rises in Kermanshah at 06:51 and sets at 17:19.
How long is the day in Kermanshah today?
The day lasts 10h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kermanshah today?
In the morning from 06:35–07:27, in the evening from 16:43–17:35.
When is the longest day in Kermanshah?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 52m.
When does it get dark in Kermanshah today?
It is dark from 17:46, fully dark from 18:45.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kermanshah. All times are in local time. How it is calculated