Sunrise & sunset times in Muscat, Oman
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:28 and sets at 18:56 in Muscat. All times are shown in the Asia/Muscat timezone.
Today in Muscat
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Golden hour in Muscat 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 Muscat when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Muscat (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Muscat’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 17:41 | 12:15 | 10h 50m |
| February | 06:39 | 18:01 | 12:20 | 11h 22m |
| March | 06:15 | 18:15 | 12:15 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:45 | 18:27 | 12:06 | 12h 41m |
| May | 05:24 | 18:41 | 12:02 | 13h 16m |
| June | 05:19 | 18:54 | 12:06 | 13h 34m |
| July | 05:28 | 18:55 | 12:12 | 13h 27m |
| August | 05:42 | 18:39 | 12:10 | 12h 57m |
| September | 05:52 | 18:10 | 12:01 | 12h 17m |
| October | 06:03 | 17:40 | 11:52 | 11h 37m |
| November | 06:20 | 17:21 | 11:50 | 11h 00m |
| December | 06:40 | 17:22 | 12:01 | 10h 41m |
Solar year in Muscat (2026)
Day length in Muscat swings by 2h 54m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Muscat
Longest day in Muscat: 13h 27m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 33m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 20m.
Moon tonight in Muscat
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 Muscat today?▼
The sun rises at 05:28 Asia/Muscat in Muscat, Oman today.
What time is sunset in Muscat today?▼
The sun sets at 18:56 Asia/Muscat in Muscat today.
How long is the day in Muscat today?▼
Daylight in Muscat today lasts 13 hours and 27 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Muscat?▼
The morning golden hour in Muscat runs from 05:03 to 06:00, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:23 to 19:21.
What is the timezone of Muscat?▼
Muscat uses the Asia/Muscat timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Muscat?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Muscat is 21 June 2026, with 13h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Muscat?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Muscat is 22 December 2026, with 10h 41m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Muscat?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Muscat swings by 2h 54m.