Naqsh-e Jahan Square: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Iran, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:01 and sets at 17:40. The day length is 11h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 11:51.
Naqsh-e Jahan Square: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Naqsh-e Jahan Square at 11:51 – 9 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 04:55, the latest on January 8 at 07:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 16:57 and latest on June 29 at 19:15.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Naqsh-e Jahan Square 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 | 07:05 | 17:19 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 245° | 210 h |
| Feb | 06:46 | 17:48 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 256° | 228 h |
| Mar | 06:13 | 18:11 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 255 h |
| Apr | 05:34 | 18:33 | 12 h 59 min | west-northwest 282° | 262 h |
| May | 05:04 | 18:54 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 293° | 317 h |
| Jun | 04:55 | 19:12 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 299° | 358 h |
| Jul | 05:06 | 19:12 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 296° | 356 h |
| Aug | 05:26 | 18:48 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 287° | 358 h |
| Sep | 05:46 | 18:09 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 322 h |
| Oct | 06:07 | 17:30 | 11 h 24 min | west 260° | 286 h |
| Nov | 06:32 | 17:02 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 248° | 217 h |
| Dec | 06:57 | 16:58 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 243° | 199 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 358 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 199 – 3,368 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Esfahan Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Morning: 05:46–06:34 · Evening: 17:07–17:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:46 to 06:34. The evening golden hour extends from 17:07 to 17:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Morning: 05:36–05:46 · Evening: 17:55–18:05
The Blue Hour in Naqsh-e Jahan Square offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:36 to 05:46, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:55 to 18:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Naqsh-e Jahan Square is located at a latitude of 32.66° and a longitude of 51.68°. The city is in the Asia/Tehran timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Naqsh-e Jahan Square vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. 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 Naqsh-e Jahan Square, with up to 14h 18m 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 Naqsh-e Jahan Square 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 Naqsh-e Jahan Square brings the shortest days with only 10h 0m 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 Naqsh-e Jahan Square
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Naqsh-e Jahan Square (32.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 39m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
When does the sun rise in Naqsh-e Jahan Square today?
Today the sun rises in Naqsh-e Jahan Square at 06:01 and sets at 17:40.
How long is the day in Naqsh-e Jahan Square today?
The day lasts 11h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Naqsh-e Jahan Square today?
In the morning from 05:46–06:34, in the evening from 17:07–17:55.
When is the longest day in Naqsh-e Jahan Square?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 0m.
When does it get dark in Naqsh-e Jahan Square today?
It is dark from 18:05, fully dark from 19:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Naqsh-e Jahan Square. All times are in local time. How it is calculated