Sunrise & sunset times in Islamabad, Pakistan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 18:32 in Islamabad. All times are shown in the Asia/Karachi timezone.
Today in Islamabad
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Golden hour in Islamabad 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 Islamabad when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Islamabad (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Islamabad’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:12 | 17:22 | 12:17 | 10h 09m |
| February | 06:52 | 17:51 | 12:21 | 10h 59m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:15 | 12:16 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:37 | 18:38 | 12:07 | 13h 00m |
| May | 05:07 | 19:01 | 12:04 | 13h 54m |
| June | 04:56 | 19:19 | 12:08 | 14h 22m |
| July | 05:08 | 19:19 | 12:13 | 14h 10m |
| August | 05:29 | 18:54 | 12:12 | 13h 24m |
| September | 05:50 | 18:14 | 12:03 | 12h 23m |
| October | 06:12 | 17:34 | 11:53 | 11h 21m |
| November | 06:39 | 17:04 | 11:52 | 10h 25m |
| December | 07:04 | 17:00 | 12:02 | 9h 55m |
Solar year in Islamabad (2026)
Day length in Islamabad swings by 4h 29m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Islamabad
Longest day in Islamabad: 14h 15m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 45m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 39m.
Moon tonight in Islamabad
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 Islamabad today?▼
The sun rises at 05:42 Asia/Karachi in Islamabad, Pakistan today.
What time is sunset in Islamabad today?▼
The sun sets at 18:32 Asia/Karachi in Islamabad today.
How long is the day in Islamabad today?▼
Daylight in Islamabad today lasts 12 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Islamabad?▼
The morning golden hour in Islamabad runs from 05:16 to 06:15, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:59 to 18:57.
What is the timezone of Islamabad?▼
Islamabad uses the Asia/Karachi timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Islamabad?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Islamabad is 21 June 2026, with 14h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Islamabad?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Islamabad is 22 December 2026, with 9h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Islamabad?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Islamabad swings by 4h 29m.