Sunrise & sunset times in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:30 and sets at 18:53 in Rawalpindi. All times are shown in the Asia/Karachi timezone.
Today in Rawalpindi
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Golden hour in Rawalpindi 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 Rawalpindi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Rawalpindi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Rawalpindi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:12 | 17:22 | 12:17 | 10h 10m |
| 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 53m |
| June | 04:57 | 19:19 | 12:08 | 14h 22m |
| July | 05:08 | 19:18 | 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 22m |
| November | 06:39 | 17:05 | 11:52 | 10h 25m |
| December | 07:04 | 17:01 | 12:02 | 9h 56m |
Solar year in Rawalpindi (2026)
Day length in Rawalpindi swings by 4h 28m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Rawalpindi
Longest day in Rawalpindi: 14h 14m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 46m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 13m.
Moon tonight in Rawalpindi
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Rawalpindi today?▼
The sun rises at 05:30 Asia/Karachi in Rawalpindi, Pakistan today.
What time is sunset in Rawalpindi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:53 Asia/Karachi in Rawalpindi today.
How long is the day in Rawalpindi today?▼
Daylight in Rawalpindi today lasts 13 hours and 22 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rawalpindi?▼
The morning golden hour in Rawalpindi runs from 05:04 to 06:04, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:19 to 19:19.
What is the timezone of Rawalpindi?▼
Rawalpindi 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 Rawalpindi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Rawalpindi is 21 June 2026, with 14h 23m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rawalpindi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Rawalpindi is 22 December 2026, with 9h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Rawalpindi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Rawalpindi swings by 4h 28m.