Sunrise and Sunset in Najran Today
In Najran, Saudi Arabia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 05:52 and sets at 17:59. The day length is 12h 6m. Solar noon is reached at 11:55.
Golden Hour in Najran
Morning: 05:52–06:21 · Evening: 17:30–17:59
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Najran, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:52 to 06:21. The evening golden hour extends from 17:30 to 17:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Najran
Morning: 05:30–05:39 · Evening: 18:12–18:20
The Blue Hour in Najran offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:30 to 05:39, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:12 to 18:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Najran
Najran is located at a latitude of 17.49° and a longitude of 44.13°. The city is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Najran vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Najran
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Najran. 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 Najran, with up to 13h 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 Najran sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Najran brings the shortest days with only 11h 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Najran. All times are in local time.