Sunrise and Sunset in Sulaymaniyah Today
In Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 06:29 and sets at 16:54. The day length is 10h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 11:42.
Sulaymaniyah: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sulaymaniyah at 11:42 – 18 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 04:42, the latest on January 6 at 07:08.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:44 and latest on June 28 at 19:17.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sulaymaniyah 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 | 07:07 | 17:08 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 244° | 155 h |
| Feb | 06:45 | 17:40 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 255° | 166 h |
| Mar | 06:09 | 18:05 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 211 h |
| Apr | 05:26 | 18:31 | 13 h 5 min | west-northwest 283° | 231 h |
| May | 04:53 | 18:56 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 294° | 295 h |
| Jun | 04:42 | 19:15 | 14 h 33 min | west-northwest 300° | 356 h |
| Jul | 04:54 | 19:14 | 14 h 20 min | west-northwest 297° | 357 h |
| Aug | 05:17 | 18:47 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 288° | 347 h |
| Sep | 05:40 | 18:05 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 313 h |
| Oct | 06:04 | 17:23 | 11 h 19 min | west 260° | 255 h |
| Nov | 06:33 | 16:51 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 248° | 183 h |
| Dec | 07:00 | 16:46 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 242° | 152 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 357 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 152 – 3,021 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sanandaj, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Sulaymaniyah
Morning: 06:13–07:06 · Evening: 16:17–17:11
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sulaymaniyah, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:13 to 07:06. The evening golden hour extends from 16:17 to 17:11. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sulaymaniyah
Morning: 06:02–06:13 · Evening: 17:11–17:21
The Blue Hour in Sulaymaniyah offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:02 to 06:13, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:11 to 17:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah is located at a latitude of 35.56° and a longitude of 45.43°. The city is in the Asia/Baghdad timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sulaymaniyah vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sulaymaniyah
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sulaymaniyah. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Sulaymaniyah, with up to 14h 34m 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 Sulaymaniyah 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 Sulaymaniyah brings the shortest days with only 9h 45m 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 Sulaymaniyah
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sulaymaniyah (35.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 25m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sulaymaniyah
When does the sun rise in Sulaymaniyah today?
Today the sun rises in Sulaymaniyah at 06:30 and sets at 16:53.
How long is the day in Sulaymaniyah today?
The day lasts 10h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sulaymaniyah today?
In the morning from 06:14–07:07, in the evening from 16:16–17:10.
When is the longest day in Sulaymaniyah?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 34m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 45m.
When does it get dark in Sulaymaniyah today?
It is dark from 17:20, fully dark from 18:21.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sulaymaniyah. All times are in local time. How it is calculated