Sunrise and Sunset in Medina Today
In Medina, Saudi Arabia, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 06:34 and sets at 17:36. The day length is 11h 2m. Solar noon is reached at 12:05.
Medina: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Medina at 12:05 – 5 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 8 at 05:32, the latest on January 14 at 07:07.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:32 and latest on July 2 at 19:14.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 2 min more daylight than the shortest.
Medina 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 | 07:07 | 17:54 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 06:55 | 18:16 | 11 h 21 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 06:30 | 18:30 | 12 h 0 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:00 | 18:43 | 12 h 44 min | west-northwest 281° |
| May | 05:38 | 18:57 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 05:32 | 19:11 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 05:42 | 19:12 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Aug | 05:56 | 18:55 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 06:07 | 18:25 | 12 h 18 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:19 | 17:55 | 11 h 36 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:37 | 17:34 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Dec | 06:57 | 17:35 | 10 h 38 min | west-southwest 245° |
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.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Medina
Morning: 06:19–07:06 · Evening: 17:04–17:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Medina, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:19 to 07:06. The evening golden hour extends from 17:04 to 17:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Medina
Morning: 06:10–06:19 · Evening: 17:50–18:00
The Blue Hour in Medina offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:10 to 06:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:50 to 18:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Medina
Medina is located at a latitude of 24.47° and a longitude of 39.61°. The city is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Medina vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Medina
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Medina. 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 Medina, with up to 13h 39m 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 Medina 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 Medina brings the shortest days with only 10h 37m 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 Medina
On the same latitude as Medina
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Medina (24.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 2m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
Explore More
Questions about the sun in Medina
When does the sun rise in Medina today?
Today the sun rises in Medina at 06:35 and sets at 17:35.
How long is the day in Medina today?
The day lasts 11h 1m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Medina today?
In the morning from 06:20–07:07, in the evening from 17:03–17:50.
When is the longest day in Medina?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 37m.
When does it get dark in Medina today?
It is dark from 17:59, fully dark from 18:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Medina. All times are in local time. How it is calculated