Sunrise & sunset times in Erbil, Iraq
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:22 and sets at 18:53 in Erbil. All times are shown in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.
Today in Erbil
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Golden hour in Erbil 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 Erbil when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Erbil (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Erbil’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:14 | 17:12 | 12:13 | 9h 58m |
| February | 06:51 | 17:44 | 12:18 | 10h 53m |
| March | 06:15 | 18:11 | 12:12 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:31 | 18:37 | 12:03 | 13h 06m |
| May | 04:57 | 19:03 | 12:00 | 14h 05m |
| June | 04:46 | 19:22 | 12:04 | 14h 36m |
| July | 04:58 | 19:21 | 12:09 | 14h 23m |
| August | 05:21 | 18:54 | 12:08 | 13h 32m |
| September | 05:46 | 18:11 | 11:59 | 12h 25m |
| October | 06:10 | 17:28 | 11:49 | 11h 17m |
| November | 06:40 | 16:56 | 11:48 | 10h 15m |
| December | 07:07 | 16:50 | 11:59 | 9h 42m |
Solar year in Erbil (2026)
Day length in Erbil swings by 4h 56m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Erbil
Longest day in Erbil: 14h 28m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 32m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 21m.
Moon tonight in Erbil
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Erbil today?▼
The sun rises at 05:22 Asia/Baghdad in Erbil, Iraq today.
What time is sunset in Erbil today?▼
The sun sets at 18:53 Asia/Baghdad in Erbil today.
How long is the day in Erbil today?▼
Daylight in Erbil today lasts 13 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Erbil?▼
The morning golden hour in Erbil runs from 04:55 to 05:57, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:18 to 19:20.
What is the timezone of Erbil?▼
Erbil 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 Erbil?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Erbil is 21 June 2026, with 14h 38m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Erbil?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Erbil is 21 December 2026, with 9h 42m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Erbil?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Erbil swings by 4h 56m.