Sunrise & sunset times in Sanandaj, Iran
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 18:47 in Sanandaj. All times are shown in the Asia/Tehran timezone.
Today in Sanandaj
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sanandaj (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sanandaj’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:30 | 17:32 | 12:31 | 10h 02m |
| February | 07:08 | 18:04 | 12:36 | 10h 55m |
| March | 06:33 | 18:29 | 12:30 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:50 | 18:54 | 12:22 | 13h 04m |
| May | 05:17 | 19:19 | 12:18 | 14h 01m |
| June | 05:06 | 19:38 | 12:22 | 14h 31m |
| July | 05:18 | 19:37 | 12:28 | 14h 18m |
| August | 05:41 | 19:11 | 12:26 | 13h 29m |
| September | 06:04 | 18:29 | 12:17 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:28 | 17:47 | 12:07 | 11h 19m |
| November | 06:56 | 17:15 | 12:06 | 10h 19m |
| December | 07:23 | 17:10 | 12:17 | 9h 47m |
Solar year in Sanandaj (2026)
Day length in Sanandaj swings by 4h 46m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sanandaj
Longest day in Sanandaj: 14h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 42m.
Moon tonight in Sanandaj
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Sanandaj today?▼
The sun rises at 05:54 Asia/Tehran in Sanandaj, Iran today.
What time is sunset in Sanandaj today?▼
The sun sets at 18:47 Asia/Tehran in Sanandaj today.
How long is the day in Sanandaj today?▼
Daylight in Sanandaj today lasts 12 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sanandaj?▼
The morning golden hour in Sanandaj runs from 05:29 to 06:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:14 to 19:13.
What is the timezone of Sanandaj?▼
Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sanandaj is 21 June 2026, with 14h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sanandaj?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sanandaj is 22 December 2026, with 9h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sanandaj?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sanandaj swings by 4h 46m.