Sunrise & sunset times in Kabul, Afghanistan
On Saturday 13 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:40 and sets at 19:06 in Kabul. All times are shown in the Asia/Kabul timezone.
Today in Kabul
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Golden hour in Kabul 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 Kabul when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kabul (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kabul’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:59 | 17:05 | 12:02 | 10h 05m |
| February | 06:38 | 17:36 | 12:07 | 10h 57m |
| March | 06:04 | 18:00 | 12:02 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:22 | 18:25 | 11:53 | 13h 02m |
| May | 04:51 | 18:48 | 11:49 | 13h 57m |
| June | 04:40 | 19:07 | 11:53 | 14h 27m |
| July | 04:51 | 19:06 | 11:59 | 14h 14m |
| August | 05:13 | 18:41 | 11:57 | 13h 27m |
| September | 05:36 | 18:00 | 11:48 | 12h 24m |
| October | 05:58 | 17:19 | 11:39 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:26 | 16:48 | 11:37 | 10h 22m |
| December | 06:52 | 16:44 | 11:48 | 9h 51m |
Solar year in Kabul (2026)
Day length in Kabul swings by 4h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kabul
Longest day in Kabul: 14h 19m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 41m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 17m.
Moon tonight in Kabul
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Kabul today?▼
The sun rises at 04:40 Asia/Kabul in Kabul, Afghanistan today.
What time is sunset in Kabul today?▼
The sun sets at 19:06 Asia/Kabul in Kabul today.
How long is the day in Kabul today?▼
Daylight in Kabul today lasts 14 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kabul?▼
The morning golden hour in Kabul runs from 04:10 to 05:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:29 to 19:36.
What is the timezone of Kabul?▼
Kabul 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 Kabul?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kabul is 21 June 2026, with 14h 28m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kabul?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kabul is 22 December 2026, with 9h 51m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kabul?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kabul swings by 4h 38m.