Sunrise & sunset times in Karaj, Iran
On Friday 2 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:48 in Karaj. All times are shown in the Asia/Tehran timezone.
Today in Karaj
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Golden hour in Karaj 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 Karaj when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Karaj (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Karaj’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:15 | 17:15 | 12:15 | 9h 59m |
| February | 06:53 | 17:47 | 12:20 | 10h 54m |
| March | 06:17 | 18:13 | 12:14 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:33 | 18:39 | 12:06 | 13h 05m |
| May | 05:00 | 19:04 | 12:02 | 14h 03m |
| June | 04:49 | 19:23 | 12:06 | 14h 34m |
| July | 05:01 | 19:22 | 12:12 | 14h 21m |
| August | 05:24 | 18:55 | 12:10 | 13h 31m |
| September | 05:48 | 18:13 | 12:01 | 12h 25m |
| October | 06:12 | 17:30 | 11:51 | 11h 18m |
| November | 06:41 | 16:58 | 11:50 | 10h 17m |
| December | 07:08 | 16:53 | 12:01 | 9h 44m |
Solar year in Karaj (2026)
Day length in Karaj swings by 4h 52m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Karaj
Longest day in Karaj: 14h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 33m.
Moon tonight in Karaj
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Karaj today?▼
The sun rises at 06:01 Asia/Tehran in Karaj, Iran today.
What time is sunset in Karaj today?▼
The sun sets at 17:48 Asia/Tehran in Karaj today.
How long is the day in Karaj today?▼
Daylight in Karaj today lasts 11 hours and 47 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Karaj?▼
The morning golden hour in Karaj runs from 05:36 to 06:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:14 to 18:14.
What is the timezone of Karaj?▼
Karaj uses the Asia/Tehran timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Karaj?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Karaj is 21 June 2026, with 14h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Karaj?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Karaj is 22 December 2026, with 9h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Karaj?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Karaj swings by 4h 52m.