Sunrise and Sunset in Manama Today
In Manama, Bahrain, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:32 and sets at 17:18. The day length is 11h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 11:25.
Manama: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Manama at 11:25 – 35 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 04:44, the latest on January 12 at 06:26.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 16:45 and latest on July 1 at 18:34.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Manama 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 | 06:26 | 17:07 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 247° | 232 h |
| Feb | 06:13 | 17:30 | 11 h 17 min | west-southwest 256° | 221 h |
| Mar | 05:47 | 17:46 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 245 h |
| Apr | 05:14 | 18:01 | 12 h 47 min | west-northwest 281° | 256 h |
| May | 04:51 | 18:17 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 292° | 316 h |
| Jun | 04:44 | 18:31 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 297° | 344 h |
| Jul | 04:54 | 18:32 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 295° | 337 h |
| Aug | 05:09 | 18:14 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 286° | 334 h |
| Sep | 05:23 | 17:42 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° | 316 h |
| Oct | 05:36 | 17:09 | 11 h 33 min | west 261° | 306 h |
| Nov | 05:56 | 16:48 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 250° | 249 h |
| Dec | 06:17 | 16:47 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 244° | 235 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: June with 344 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 221 – 3,391 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bahrein Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Manama
Morning: 05:18–06:03 · Evening: 16:47–17:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Manama, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:18 to 06:03. The evening golden hour extends from 16:47 to 17:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Manama
Morning: 05:09–05:18 · Evening: 17:32–17:41
The Blue Hour in Manama offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:09 to 05:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:32 to 17:41, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Manama
Manama is located at a latitude of 26.23° and a longitude of 50.59°. The city is in the Asia/Bahrain timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Manama vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Manama
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Manama. 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 Manama, with up to 13h 47m 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 Manama 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 Manama brings the shortest days with only 10h 30m 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 Manama
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Manama (26.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Manama
When does the sun rise in Manama today?
Today the sun rises in Manama at 05:32 and sets at 17:18.
How long is the day in Manama today?
The day lasts 11h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Manama today?
In the morning from 05:18–06:03, in the evening from 16:47–17:32.
When is the longest day in Manama?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 30m.
When does it get dark in Manama today?
It is dark from 17:41, fully dark from 18:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Manama. All times are in local time. How it is calculated