Masada: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Masada, Israel, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:35 and sets at 18:16. The day length is 11h 40m. Solar noon is reached at 12:26.

Masada: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Masada at 12:26 – 26 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:33, the latest on October 24 at 06:47.

The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 16:35 and latest on June 30 at 19:47.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.

Masada through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirection
Jan06:3716:5810 h 20 minwest-southwest 246°
Feb06:2017:2511 h 5 minwest-southwest 256°
Mar05:4817:4611 h 58 minwest 268°
Apr06:1019:0712 h 56 minwest-northwest 282°
May05:4219:2713 h 45 minwest-northwest 293°
Jun05:3319:4414 h 11 minwest-northwest 298°
Jul05:4419:4414 h 0 minwest-northwest 296°
Aug06:0419:2113 h 18 minwest-northwest 287°
Sep06:2218:4412 h 22 minwest 274°
Oct06:4118:0611 h 26 minwest 260°
Nov06:0516:4010 h 34 minwest-southwest 249°
Dec06:2916:3710 h 8 minwest-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 Masada

Morning: 06:21–07:08 · Evening: 17:44–18:31

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Masada, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:21 to 07:08. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 18:31. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Masada

Morning: 06:11–06:21 · Evening: 18:31–18:40

The Blue Hour in Masada offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:11 to 06:21, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:31 to 18:40, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Masada

Masada is located at a latitude of 31.32° and a longitude of 35.35°. The city is in the Asia/Jerusalem timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Masada vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Masada

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Masada. 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 Masada, with up to 14h 11m 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 Masada 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 Masada brings the shortest days with only 10h 7m 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 Masada

On the same latitude as Masada

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Masada (31.3° 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 Masada

When does the sun rise in Masada today?

Today the sun rises in Masada at 06:35 and sets at 18:16.

How long is the day in Masada today?

The day lasts 11h 40m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Masada today?

In the morning from 06:21–07:08, in the evening from 17:44–18:31.

When is the longest day in Masada?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 7m.

When does it get dark in Masada today?

It is dark from 18:40, fully dark from 19:36.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Masada. All times are in local time. How it is calculated