Sunrise & sunset times in Baghdad, Iraq
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 17:44 in Baghdad. All times are shown in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.
Today in Baghdad
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Golden hour in Baghdad 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 Baghdad when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Baghdad (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Baghdad’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:06 | 17:17 | 12:11 | 10h 11m |
| February | 06:46 | 17:46 | 12:16 | 11h 00m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:10 | 12:11 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:32 | 18:32 | 12:02 | 13h 00m |
| May | 05:02 | 18:55 | 11:58 | 13h 52m |
| June | 04:52 | 19:13 | 12:02 | 14h 20m |
| July | 05:03 | 19:12 | 12:08 | 14h 08m |
| August | 05:24 | 18:48 | 12:06 | 13h 23m |
| September | 05:45 | 18:09 | 11:57 | 12h 23m |
| October | 06:06 | 17:29 | 11:48 | 11h 22m |
| November | 06:33 | 17:00 | 11:46 | 10h 26m |
| December | 06:58 | 16:56 | 11:57 | 9h 57m |
Solar year in Baghdad (2026)
Day length in Baghdad swings by 4h 25m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Baghdad
Longest day in Baghdad: 14h 13m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 47m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 34m.
Moon tonight in Baghdad
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 Baghdad today?▼
The sun rises at 05:57 Asia/Baghdad in Baghdad, Iraq today.
What time is sunset in Baghdad today?▼
The sun sets at 17:44 Asia/Baghdad in Baghdad today.
How long is the day in Baghdad today?▼
Daylight in Baghdad today lasts 11 hours and 46 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Baghdad?▼
The morning golden hour in Baghdad runs from 05:33 to 06:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:11 to 18:09.
What is the timezone of Baghdad?▼
Baghdad uses the Asia/Baghdad timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Baghdad?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Baghdad is 21 June 2026, with 14h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Baghdad?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Baghdad is 21 December 2026, with 9h 57m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Baghdad?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Baghdad swings by 4h 25m.