Sunrise & sunset times in Jerusalem, Israel
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 19:02 in Jerusalem. All times are shown in the Asia/Jerusalem timezone.
Today in Jerusalem
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Jerusalem (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Jerusalem’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:39 | 16:57 | 11:48 | 10h 18m |
| February | 06:21 | 17:25 | 11:53 | 11h 04m |
| March | 05:49 | 17:47 | 11:48 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:10 | 19:07 | 12:39 | 12h 57m |
| May | 05:42 | 19:28 | 12:35 | 13h 46m |
| June | 05:33 | 19:46 | 12:39 | 14h 12m |
| July | 05:44 | 19:45 | 12:45 | 14h 01m |
| August | 06:03 | 19:22 | 12:43 | 13h 18m |
| September | 06:23 | 18:45 | 12:34 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:42 | 18:07 | 12:24 | 11h 24m |
| November | 06:07 | 16:39 | 11:23 | 10h 32m |
| December | 06:31 | 16:36 | 11:34 | 10h 05m |
Solar year in Jerusalem (2026)
Day length in Jerusalem swings by 4h 09m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Jerusalem
Longest day in Jerusalem: 14h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 37m.
Moon tonight in Jerusalem
Next full moon on 26 September 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 Jerusalem today?▼
The sun rises at 06:15 Asia/Jerusalem in Jerusalem, Israel today.
What time is sunset in Jerusalem today?▼
The sun sets at 19:02 Asia/Jerusalem in Jerusalem today.
How long is the day in Jerusalem today?▼
Daylight in Jerusalem today lasts 12 hours and 46 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Jerusalem?▼
The morning golden hour in Jerusalem runs from 05:50 to 06:47, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:29 to 19:26.
What is the timezone of Jerusalem?▼
Jerusalem uses the Asia/Jerusalem timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Jerusalem?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Jerusalem is 21 June 2026, with 14h 14m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Jerusalem?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Jerusalem is 21 December 2026, with 10h 05m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Jerusalem?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Jerusalem swings by 4h 09m.