Sunrise and Sunset in Nili Today

In Nili, Afghanistan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:04 and sets at 17:40. The day length is 11h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 11:53.

Nili: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Nili at 11:53 – 7 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 04:54, the latest on January 8 at 07:10.

The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:56 and latest on June 29 at 19:20.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.

Nili 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	07:10	17:19	10 h 10 min	west-southwest 245°
Feb	06:50	17:49	10 h 59 min	west-southwest 255°
Mar	06:16	18:13	11 h 57 min	west 268°
Apr	05:35	18:36	13 h 1 min	west-northwest 283°
May	05:04	18:59	13 h 54 min	west-northwest 294°
Jun	04:54	19:17	14 h 23 min	west-northwest 299°
Jul	05:05	19:16	14 h 11 min	west-northwest 297°
Aug	05:27	18:52	13 h 25 min	west-northwest 287°
Sep	05:48	18:12	12 h 24 min	west 274°
Oct	06:10	17:32	11 h 22 min	west 260°
Nov	06:37	17:02	10 h 25 min	west-southwest 248°
Dec	07:02	16:58	9 h 56 min	west-southwest 242°

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Nili

Morning: 05:49–06:38 · Evening: 17:07–17:56

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nili, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:49 to 06:38. The evening golden hour extends from 17:07 to 17:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Nili

Morning: 05:39–05:49 · Evening: 17:56–18:05

The Blue Hour in Nili offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:39 to 05:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:56 to 18:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Nili

Nili is located at a latitude of 33.72° and a longitude of 66.13°. The city is in the Asia/Kabul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nili vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Nili

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nili. 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 Nili, with up to 14h 24m 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 Nili 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 Nili brings the shortest days with only 9h 55m 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 Nili

On the same latitude as Nili

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nili (33.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 36m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Nili

When does the sun rise in Nili today?

Today the sun rises in Nili at 06:04 and sets at 17:40.

How long is the day in Nili today?

The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Nili today?

In the morning from 05:49–06:38, in the evening from 17:07–17:56.

When is the longest day in Nili?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 24m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 55m.

When does it get dark in Nili today?

It is dark from 18:05, fully dark from 19:03.