Sunrise & sunset times in Najaf, Iraq
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:06 and sets at 19:10 in Najaf. All times are shown in the Asia/Baghdad timezone.
Today in Najaf
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Golden hour in Najaf 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 Najaf when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Najaf (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Najaf’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:03 | 17:20 | 12:11 | 10h 17m |
| February | 06:45 | 17:48 | 12:16 | 11h 03m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:10 | 12:11 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:34 | 18:31 | 12:02 | 12h 57m |
| May | 05:05 | 18:52 | 11:58 | 13h 47m |
| June | 04:56 | 19:10 | 12:03 | 14h 14m |
| July | 05:07 | 19:09 | 12:08 | 14h 02m |
| August | 05:27 | 18:46 | 12:07 | 13h 19m |
| September | 05:46 | 18:08 | 11:57 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:05 | 17:30 | 11:48 | 11h 24m |
| November | 06:31 | 17:02 | 11:47 | 10h 31m |
| December | 06:55 | 16:59 | 11:57 | 10h 04m |
Solar year in Najaf (2026)
Day length in Najaf swings by 4h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Najaf
Longest day in Najaf: 14h 6m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 54m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 55m.
Moon tonight in Najaf
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 Najaf today?▼
The sun rises at 05:06 Asia/Baghdad in Najaf, Iraq today.
What time is sunset in Najaf today?▼
The sun sets at 19:10 Asia/Baghdad in Najaf today.
How long is the day in Najaf today?▼
Daylight in Najaf today lasts 14 hours and 3 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Najaf?▼
The morning golden hour in Najaf runs from 04:38 to 05:41, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:34 to 19:37.
What is the timezone of Najaf?▼
Najaf 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 Najaf?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Najaf is 21 June 2026, with 14h 15m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Najaf?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Najaf is 21 December 2026, with 10h 03m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Najaf?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Najaf swings by 4h 12m.