Sunrise & sunset times in Herāt, Afghanistan
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 17:42 in Herāt. All times are shown in the Asia/Kabul timezone.
Today in Herāt
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Golden hour in Herāt today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Herāt when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Herāt (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Herāt’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:27 | 17:34 | 12:30 | 10h 06m |
| February | 07:06 | 18:04 | 12:35 | 10h 57m |
| March | 06:32 | 18:28 | 12:30 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:50 | 18:52 | 12:21 | 13h 02m |
| May | 05:19 | 19:16 | 12:17 | 13h 56m |
| June | 05:08 | 19:34 | 12:21 | 14h 26m |
| July | 05:20 | 19:34 | 12:27 | 14h 13m |
| August | 05:42 | 19:08 | 12:25 | 13h 26m |
| September | 06:04 | 18:28 | 12:16 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:26 | 17:47 | 12:07 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:54 | 17:17 | 12:05 | 10h 23m |
| December | 07:19 | 17:12 | 12:16 | 9h 52m |
Solar year in Herāt (2026)
Day length in Herāt swings by 4h 36m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Herāt
Longest day in Herāt: 14h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 59m.
Moon tonight in Herāt
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Herāt today?▼
The sun rises at 06:29 Asia/Kabul in Herāt, Afghanistan today.
What time is sunset in Herāt today?▼
The sun sets at 17:42 Asia/Kabul in Herāt today.
How long is the day in Herāt today?▼
Daylight in Herāt today lasts 11 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Herāt?▼
The morning golden hour in Herāt runs from 06:04 to 07:03, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:08 to 18:07.
What is the timezone of Herāt?▼
Herāt uses the Asia/Kabul timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Herāt?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Herāt is 21 June 2026, with 14h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Herāt?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Herāt is 22 December 2026, with 9h 52m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Herāt?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Herāt swings by 4h 36m.
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