Sunrise & sunset times in Doha, Qatar
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:52 and sets at 18:26 in Doha. All times are shown in the Asia/Qatar timezone.
Today in Doha
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Golden hour in Doha 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 Doha when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Doha (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Doha’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:21 | 17:05 | 11:43 | 10h 44m |
| February | 06:08 | 17:27 | 11:47 | 11h 19m |
| March | 05:43 | 17:42 | 11:42 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:11 | 17:56 | 11:33 | 12h 44m |
| May | 04:49 | 18:11 | 11:30 | 13h 22m |
| June | 04:43 | 18:25 | 11:34 | 13h 42m |
| July | 04:52 | 18:26 | 11:39 | 13h 33m |
| August | 05:07 | 18:09 | 11:38 | 13h 01m |
| September | 05:19 | 17:38 | 11:29 | 12h 18m |
| October | 05:32 | 17:06 | 11:19 | 11h 34m |
| November | 05:50 | 16:45 | 11:18 | 10h 55m |
| December | 06:11 | 16:46 | 11:28 | 10h 34m |
Solar year in Doha (2026)
Day length in Doha swings by 3h 09m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Doha
Longest day in Doha: 13h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 27m.
Moon tonight in Doha
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 Doha today?▼
The sun rises at 04:52 Asia/Qatar in Doha, Qatar today.
What time is sunset in Doha today?▼
The sun sets at 18:26 Asia/Qatar in Doha today.
How long is the day in Doha today?▼
Daylight in Doha today lasts 13 hours and 34 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Doha?▼
The morning golden hour in Doha runs from 04:26 to 05:25, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:54 to 18:52.
What is the timezone of Doha?▼
Doha uses the Asia/Qatar timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Doha?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Doha is 21 June 2026, with 13h 43m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Doha?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Doha is 21 December 2026, with 10h 34m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Doha?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Doha swings by 3h 09m.