Sunrise & sunset times in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
On Friday 1 May 2026, the sun rises at 05:18 and sets at 18:22 in Riyadh. All times are shown in the Asia/Riyadh timezone.
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Sunrise
05:18
Az 73°
Sunset
18:22
Az 287°
Solar noon11:50
Day length13h 04m
+1m 13s vs. yesterday
Twilight▼
Civil dawn04:54
Nautical dawn04:25
Astronomical dawn03:56
Civil dusk18:46
Nautical dusk19:15
Astronomical dusk19:44
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour (morning)04:54 – 05:49
Golden hour (evening)17:51 – 18:46
Blue hour (morning)04:54 – 05:03
Blue hour (evening)18:37 – 18:46
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 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Riyadh today?▼
The sun rises at 05:18 Asia/Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today.
What time is sunset in Riyadh today?▼
The sun sets at 18:22 Asia/Riyadh in Riyadh today.
How long is the day in Riyadh today?▼
Daylight in Riyadh today lasts 13 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Riyadh?▼
The morning golden hour in Riyadh runs from 04:54 to 05:49, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:51 to 18:46.
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.