Sunrise & sunset times in Gaza, Palestinian Territories
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 18:05 in Gaza. All times are shown in the Asia/Gaza timezone.
Today in Gaza
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Gaza 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 Gaza when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Gaza (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Gaza’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:41 | 17:01 | 11:51 | 10h 19m |
| February | 06:23 | 17:28 | 11:56 | 11h 05m |
| March | 05:52 | 17:50 | 11:51 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:14 | 19:10 | 12:42 | 12h 56m |
| May | 05:45 | 19:31 | 12:38 | 13h 45m |
| June | 05:36 | 19:48 | 12:42 | 14h 11m |
| July | 05:47 | 19:48 | 12:48 | 14h 00m |
| August | 06:07 | 19:25 | 12:46 | 13h 18m |
| September | 06:26 | 18:48 | 12:37 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:45 | 18:10 | 12:27 | 11h 25m |
| November | 06:09 | 16:43 | 11:26 | 10h 33m |
| December | 06:33 | 16:40 | 11:37 | 10h 06m |
Solar year in Gaza (2026)
Day length in Gaza swings by 4h 06m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Gaza
Longest day in Gaza: 14h 3m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 57m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 5m.
Moon tonight in Gaza
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Gaza today?▼
The sun rises at 06:47 Asia/Gaza in Gaza, Palestinian Territories today.
What time is sunset in Gaza today?▼
The sun sets at 18:05 Asia/Gaza in Gaza today.
How long is the day in Gaza today?▼
Daylight in Gaza today lasts 11 hours and 18 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gaza?▼
The morning golden hour in Gaza runs from 06:23 to 07:20, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:32 to 18:30.
What is the timezone of Gaza?▼
Gaza uses the Asia/Gaza timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Gaza?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Gaza is 21 June 2026, with 14h 12m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Gaza?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Gaza is 21 December 2026, with 10h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Gaza?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Gaza swings by 4h 06m.
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