Sunrise & sunset times in Karbala, Iraq
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 19:12 in Karbala. All times are shown in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.
Today in Karbala
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Golden hour in Karbala 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 Karbala when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Karbala (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Karbala’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:06 | 17:20 | 12:13 | 10h 14m |
| February | 06:47 | 17:49 | 12:17 | 11h 02m |
| March | 06:14 | 18:11 | 12:12 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:34 | 18:33 | 12:03 | 12h 58m |
| May | 05:05 | 18:55 | 12:00 | 13h 49m |
| June | 04:55 | 19:12 | 12:04 | 14h 17m |
| July | 05:06 | 19:12 | 12:09 | 14h 05m |
| August | 05:27 | 18:48 | 12:08 | 13h 21m |
| September | 05:47 | 18:10 | 11:59 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:07 | 17:31 | 11:49 | 11h 23m |
| November | 06:33 | 17:03 | 11:48 | 10h 29m |
| December | 06:58 | 16:59 | 11:58 | 10h 01m |
Solar year in Karbala (2026)
Day length in Karbala swings by 4h 18m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Karbala
Longest day in Karbala: 14h 9m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 51m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 8m.
Moon tonight in Karbala
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Karbala today?▼
The sun rises at 04:55 Asia/Baghdad in Karbala, Iraq today.
What time is sunset in Karbala today?▼
The sun sets at 19:12 Asia/Baghdad in Karbala today.
How long is the day in Karbala today?▼
Daylight in Karbala today lasts 14 hours and 17 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Karbala?▼
The morning golden hour in Karbala runs from 04:27 to 05:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:36 to 19:41.
What is the timezone of Karbala?▼
Karbala 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 Karbala?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Karbala is 21 June 2026, with 14h 18m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Karbala?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Karbala is 21 December 2026, with 10h 00m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Karbala?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Karbala swings by 4h 18m.