Dubai Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Dubai, United Arab Emirates. On Fri, 14 Aug 2026 the Sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 18:56. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 04:31 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:01 |
| Civil dawn | 05:29 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:29 – 05:53 |
| Sunrise | 05:53 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 05:53 – 06:24 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 12:25 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 18:25 – 18:56 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 18:56 – 19:20 |
| Civil dusk | 19:20 |
| Nautical dusk | 19:49 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 20:18 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 07:22 |
| Moonset | 20:09 |
| Illumination | 4% |
| Distance from Earth | 378,074 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 05:28 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 06:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 11:00 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Fri, 04 Sept 2026, 10:54 |
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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026, the Sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 18:56 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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 in Dubai, the evening golden hour runs 18:25 – 18:56. 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 8h 15m of astronomical darkness on Fri, 14 Aug 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 Waxing Crescent at 4% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (07:22) and moonset (20:09) are specific to Dubai. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.