Sunrise and Sunset in Minab Today
In Minab, Iran, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:37 and sets at 17:20. The day length is 11h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 11:29.
Minab: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Minab at 11:29 – 31 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 04:46, the latest on January 11 at 06:32.
The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 16:47 and latest on July 2 at 18:40.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 25 min more daylight than the shortest.
Minab 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 | 06:32 | 17:09 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 247° | 228 h |
| Feb | 06:18 | 17:33 | 11 h 15 min | west-southwest 256° | 211 h |
| Mar | 05:51 | 17:50 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 231 h |
| Apr | 05:17 | 18:06 | 12 h 48 min | west-northwest 282° | 264 h |
| May | 04:53 | 18:22 | 13 h 29 min | west-northwest 292° | 315 h |
| Jun | 04:46 | 18:37 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 297° | 304 h |
| Jul | 04:56 | 18:38 | 13 h 41 min | west-northwest 295° | 277 h |
| Aug | 05:12 | 18:19 | 13 h 6 min | west-northwest 286° | 277 h |
| Sep | 05:26 | 17:46 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 268 h |
| Oct | 05:41 | 17:13 | 11 h 32 min | west 261° | 282 h |
| Nov | 06:01 | 16:50 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 249° | 250 h |
| Dec | 06:23 | 16:50 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 244° | 237 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 315 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 211 – 3,144 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bandar Abbas Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Minab
Morning: 05:23–06:08 · Evening: 16:49–17:34
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Minab, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:23 to 06:08. The evening golden hour extends from 16:49 to 17:34. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Minab
Morning: 05:14–05:23 · Evening: 17:34–17:43
The Blue Hour in Minab offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:14 to 05:23, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:34 to 17:43, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Minab
Minab is located at a latitude of 27.13° and a longitude of 57.09°. The city is in the Asia/Tehran timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Minab vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Minab
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Minab. 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 Minab, with up to 13h 51m 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 Minab 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 Minab brings the shortest days with only 10h 26m 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 Minab
On the same latitude as Minab
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Minab (27.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 43m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Minab
When does the sun rise in Minab today?
Today the sun rises in Minab at 05:37 and sets at 17:20.
How long is the day in Minab today?
The day lasts 11h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Minab today?
In the morning from 05:23–06:08, in the evening from 16:49–17:34.
When is the longest day in Minab?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 26m.
When does it get dark in Minab today?
It is dark from 17:43, fully dark from 18:37.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Minab. All times are in local time. How it is calculated