Sunrise & sunset times in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 17:37 in Riyadh. All times are shown in the Asia/Riyadh timezone.
Today in Riyadh
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Riyadh 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 Riyadh when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Riyadh (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Riyadh’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:39 | 17:25 | 12:02 | 10h 46m |
| February | 06:27 | 17:47 | 12:07 | 11h 20m |
| March | 06:02 | 18:01 | 12:02 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:31 | 18:15 | 11:53 | 12h 43m |
| May | 05:09 | 18:29 | 11:49 | 13h 20m |
| June | 05:03 | 18:43 | 11:53 | 13h 39m |
| July | 05:13 | 18:44 | 11:59 | 13h 31m |
| August | 05:27 | 18:27 | 11:57 | 13h 00m |
| September | 05:39 | 17:57 | 11:48 | 12h 18m |
| October | 05:51 | 17:26 | 11:38 | 11h 35m |
| November | 06:09 | 17:06 | 11:37 | 10h 57m |
| December | 06:29 | 17:06 | 11:48 | 10h 37m |
Solar year in Riyadh (2026)
Day length in Riyadh swings by 3h 04m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Riyadh
Longest day in Riyadh: 13h 32m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 28m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 40m.
Moon tonight in Riyadh
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Riyadh today?▼
The sun rises at 05:46 Asia/Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today.
What time is sunset in Riyadh today?▼
The sun sets at 17:37 Asia/Riyadh in Riyadh today.
How long is the day in Riyadh today?▼
Daylight in Riyadh today lasts 11 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Riyadh?▼
The morning golden hour in Riyadh runs from 05:23 to 06:16, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:06 to 17:59.
What is the timezone of Riyadh?▼
Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Riyadh?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Riyadh is 21 June 2026, with 13h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Riyadh?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Riyadh is 21 December 2026, with 10h 36m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Riyadh?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Riyadh swings by 3h 04m.