Sunrise and Sunset in Zahedan Today
In Zahedan, Iran, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:23 and sets at 17:05. The day length is 11h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 11:14.
Zahedan: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Zahedan at 11:14 – 46 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 10 at 04:26, the latest on January 10 at 06:22.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 16:27 and latest on June 30 at 18:30.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 47 min more daylight than the shortest.
Zahedan 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 | 06:22 | 16:49 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 246° | 231 h |
| Feb | 06:06 | 17:15 | 11 h 10 min | west-southwest 256° | 221 h |
| Mar | 05:36 | 17:34 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 240 h |
| Apr | 05:00 | 17:53 | 12 h 53 min | west-northwest 282° | 267 h |
| May | 04:34 | 18:11 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 292° | 307 h |
| Jun | 04:26 | 18:27 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 298° | 329 h |
| Jul | 04:36 | 18:28 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 295° | 344 h |
| Aug | 04:54 | 18:07 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 287° | 342 h |
| Sep | 05:11 | 17:32 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° | 316 h |
| Oct | 05:27 | 16:56 | 11 h 29 min | west 261° | 298 h |
| Nov | 05:50 | 16:31 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 249° | 262 h |
| Dec | 06:13 | 16:29 | 10 h 16 min | west-southwest 244° | 229 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 344 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 221 – 3,386 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Zahedan, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Zahedan
Morning: 05:08–05:54 · Evening: 16:33–17:19
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zahedan, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:08 to 05:54. The evening golden hour extends from 16:33 to 17:19. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Zahedan
Morning: 04:59–05:08 · Evening: 17:19–17:29
The Blue Hour in Zahedan offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:59 to 05:08, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:19 to 17:29, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Zahedan
Zahedan is located at a latitude of 29.50° and a longitude of 60.86°. The city is in the Asia/Tehran timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zahedan vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Zahedan
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zahedan. 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 Zahedan, with up to 14h 2m 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 Zahedan 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 Zahedan brings the shortest days with only 10h 15m 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 Zahedan
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Zahedan (29.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 42m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Zahedan
When does the sun rise in Zahedan today?
Today the sun rises in Zahedan at 05:23 and sets at 17:05.
How long is the day in Zahedan today?
The day lasts 11h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zahedan today?
In the morning from 05:08–05:54, in the evening from 16:33–17:19.
When is the longest day in Zahedan?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 2m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 15m.
When does it get dark in Zahedan today?
It is dark from 17:29, fully dark from 18:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Zahedan. All times are in local time. How it is calculated