Dubai Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates. On Wed, 09 Sept 2026 the Sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:31. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 04:46 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:13 |
| Civil dawn | 05:40 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:40 – 06:03 |
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 06:03 – 06:34 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 12:17 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 18:01 – 18:31 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 18:31 – 18:54 |
| Civil dusk | 18:54 |
| Nautical dusk | 19:21 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 19:49 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 04:06 |
| Moonset | 17:32 |
| Illumination | 4% |
| Distance from Earth | 371,658 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 05:28 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Fri, 18 Sept 2026, 23:46 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Sun, 27 Sept 2026, 01:33 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Sat, 03 Oct 2026, 18:13 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
About Dubai's sky
Dubai sits at 25.20°N, 55.27°E in the Asia/Dubai time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for Dubai, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dubai today?
On Wed, 09 Sept 2026, the Sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:31 in Dubai (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in Dubai?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Wed, 09 Sept 2026 in Dubai, the evening golden hour runs 18:01 – 18:31. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in Dubai tonight?
Dubai gets about 9h 00m of astronomical darkness on Wed, 09 Sept 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing.
What is the moon phase in Dubai right now?
The Moon is currently a Waning Crescent at 4% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (04:06) and moonset (17:32) are specific to Dubai. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.