Sunrise & sunset times in Tehran, Iran
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:44 in Tehran. All times are shown in the Asia/Tehran timezone.
Today in Tehran
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Golden hour in Tehran 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 Tehran when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tehran (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tehran’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:13 | 17:14 | 12:13 | 10h 00m |
| February | 06:51 | 17:45 | 12:18 | 10h 54m |
| March | 06:15 | 18:11 | 12:13 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:31 | 18:37 | 12:04 | 13h 05m |
| May | 04:59 | 19:02 | 12:00 | 14h 02m |
| June | 04:47 | 19:21 | 12:04 | 14h 33m |
| July | 04:59 | 19:20 | 12:10 | 14h 20m |
| August | 05:23 | 18:54 | 12:08 | 13h 30m |
| September | 05:46 | 18:11 | 11:59 | 12h 25m |
| October | 06:10 | 17:29 | 11:50 | 11h 18m |
| November | 06:39 | 16:57 | 11:48 | 10h 17m |
| December | 07:06 | 16:52 | 11:59 | 9h 45m |
Solar year in Tehran (2026)
Day length in Tehran swings by 4h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Tehran
Longest day in Tehran: 14h 25m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 35m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 29m.
Moon tonight in Tehran
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 Tehran today?▼
The sun rises at 06:01 Asia/Tehran in Tehran, Iran today.
What time is sunset in Tehran today?▼
The sun sets at 17:44 Asia/Tehran in Tehran today.
How long is the day in Tehran today?▼
Daylight in Tehran today lasts 11 hours and 42 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tehran?▼
The morning golden hour in Tehran runs from 05:35 to 06:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:10 to 18:09.
What is the timezone of Tehran?▼
Tehran 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 Tehran?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tehran is 21 June 2026, with 14h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tehran?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tehran is 22 December 2026, with 9h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tehran?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Tehran swings by 4h 50m.