Sunrise & sunset times in Kirkuk, Iraq
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 19:18 in Kirkuk. All times are shown in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.
Today in Kirkuk
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Golden hour in Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kirkuk (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kirkuk’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:11 | 17:12 | 12:11 | 10h 01m |
| February | 06:49 | 17:44 | 12:16 | 10h 55m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:09 | 12:11 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:30 | 18:35 | 12:02 | 13h 04m |
| May | 04:58 | 18:59 | 11:58 | 14h 01m |
| June | 04:46 | 19:19 | 12:02 | 14h 32m |
| July | 04:58 | 19:18 | 12:08 | 14h 19m |
| August | 05:21 | 18:51 | 12:06 | 13h 30m |
| September | 05:44 | 18:09 | 11:57 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:08 | 17:27 | 11:48 | 11h 18m |
| November | 06:37 | 16:56 | 11:47 | 10h 18m |
| December | 07:04 | 16:50 | 11:57 | 9h 46m |
Solar year in Kirkuk (2026)
Day length in Kirkuk swings by 4h 48m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kirkuk
Longest day in Kirkuk: 14h 24m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 36m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 12m.
Moon tonight in Kirkuk
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Kirkuk today?▼
The sun rises at 04:57 Asia/Baghdad in Kirkuk, Iraq today.
What time is sunset in Kirkuk today?▼
The sun sets at 19:18 Asia/Baghdad in Kirkuk today.
How long is the day in Kirkuk today?▼
Daylight in Kirkuk today lasts 14 hours and 20 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kirkuk?▼
The morning golden hour in Kirkuk runs from 04:28 to 05:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:41 to 19:47.
What is the timezone of Kirkuk?▼
Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kirkuk is 21 June 2026, with 14h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kirkuk?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kirkuk is 21 December 2026, with 9h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kirkuk?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kirkuk swings by 4h 48m.