Sunrise and Sunset in Lashkar Gah Today
In Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:10 and sets at 17:49. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 12:00.
Lashkar Gah: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lashkar Gah at 12:00 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:06, the latest on January 9 at 07:13.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:08 and latest on June 30 at 19:21.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 7 min more daylight than the shortest.
Lashkar Gah 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 | 07:12 | 17:31 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:54 | 17:59 | 11 h 5 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:22 | 18:20 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:44 | 18:41 | 12 h 57 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:16 | 19:01 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 05:07 | 19:19 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:17 | 19:18 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 05:37 | 18:56 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 05:56 | 18:18 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:15 | 17:40 | 11 h 25 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:40 | 17:13 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 07:04 | 17:10 | 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 Lashkar Gah
Morning: 05:55–06:43 · Evening: 17:16–18:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lashkar Gah, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:55 to 06:43. The evening golden hour extends from 17:16 to 18:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lashkar Gah
Morning: 05:46–05:55 · Evening: 18:04–18:13
The Blue Hour in Lashkar Gah offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:46 to 05:55, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:04 to 18:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lashkar Gah
Lashkar Gah is located at a latitude of 31.59° and a longitude of 64.37°. The city is in the Asia/Kabul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Lashkar Gah vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Lashkar Gah
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lashkar Gah. 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 Lashkar Gah, 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 Lashkar Gah 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 Lashkar Gah 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.
Cities near Lashkar Gah
On the same latitude as Lashkar Gah
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Lashkar Gah (31.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Lashkar Gah
When does the sun rise in Lashkar Gah today?
Today the sun rises in Lashkar Gah at 06:10 and sets at 17:49.
How long is the day in Lashkar Gah today?
The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lashkar Gah today?
In the morning from 05:55–06:43, in the evening from 17:16–18:04.
When is the longest day in Lashkar Gah?
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 Lashkar Gah today?
It is dark from 18:13, fully dark from 19:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lashkar Gah. All times are in local time. How it is calculated