Sunrise & sunset times in Kandahār, Afghanistan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:11 and sets at 19:13 in Kandahār. All times are shown in the Asia/Kabul timezone.
Today in Kandahār
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kandahār 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 Kandahār when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kandahār (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kandahār’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:07 | 17:26 | 12:16 | 10h 18m |
| February | 06:49 | 17:53 | 12:21 | 11h 04m |
| March | 06:17 | 18:15 | 12:16 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:39 | 18:35 | 12:07 | 12h 56m |
| May | 05:10 | 18:56 | 12:03 | 13h 45m |
| June | 05:01 | 19:13 | 12:07 | 14h 11m |
| July | 05:12 | 19:13 | 12:13 | 14h 00m |
| August | 05:32 | 18:50 | 12:11 | 13h 18m |
| September | 05:51 | 18:13 | 12:02 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:10 | 17:35 | 11:52 | 11h 25m |
| November | 06:34 | 17:08 | 11:51 | 10h 33m |
| December | 06:59 | 17:05 | 12:02 | 10h 06m |
Solar year in Kandahār (2026)
Day length in Kandahār swings by 4h 08m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kandahār
Longest day in Kandahār: 14h 4m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 56m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 53m.
Moon tonight in Kandahār
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Kandahār today?▼
The sun rises at 05:11 Asia/Kabul in Kandahār, Afghanistan today.
What time is sunset in Kandahār today?▼
The sun sets at 19:13 Asia/Kabul in Kandahār today.
How long is the day in Kandahār today?▼
Daylight in Kandahār today lasts 14 hours and 1 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kandahār?▼
The morning golden hour in Kandahār runs from 04:44 to 05:47, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:38 to 19:41.
What is the timezone of Kandahār?▼
Kandahār 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 Kandahār?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kandahār is 21 June 2026, with 14h 13m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kandahār?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kandahār is 22 December 2026, with 10h 05m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kandahār?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kandahār swings by 4h 08m.