Sunrise & sunset times in Damascus, Syria
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 18:16 in Damascus. All times are shown in the Asia/Damascus timezone.
Today in Damascus
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Golden hour in Damascus 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 Damascus when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Damascus (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Damascus’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:38 | 17:49 | 12:44 | 10h 10m |
| February | 07:19 | 18:19 | 12:48 | 11h 00m |
| March | 06:45 | 18:42 | 12:43 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:04 | 19:05 | 12:34 | 13h 00m |
| May | 05:34 | 19:28 | 12:31 | 13h 53m |
| June | 05:24 | 19:46 | 12:35 | 14h 21m |
| July | 05:35 | 19:45 | 12:40 | 14h 09m |
| August | 05:57 | 19:21 | 12:39 | 13h 24m |
| September | 06:18 | 18:41 | 12:30 | 12h 23m |
| October | 06:39 | 18:01 | 12:20 | 11h 22m |
| November | 07:06 | 17:32 | 12:19 | 10h 26m |
| December | 07:31 | 17:28 | 12:29 | 9h 56m |
Solar year in Damascus (2026)
Day length in Damascus swings by 4h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Damascus
Longest day in Damascus: 14h 14m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 46m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 33m.
Moon tonight in Damascus
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 Damascus today?▼
The sun rises at 06:30 Asia/Damascus in Damascus, Syria today.
What time is sunset in Damascus today?▼
The sun sets at 18:16 Asia/Damascus in Damascus today.
How long is the day in Damascus today?▼
Daylight in Damascus today lasts 11 hours and 46 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Damascus?▼
The morning golden hour in Damascus runs from 06:05 to 07:03, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:43 to 18:41.
What is the timezone of Damascus?▼
Damascus uses the Asia/Damascus timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Damascus?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Damascus is 21 June 2026, with 14h 23m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Damascus?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Damascus is 21 December 2026, with 9h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Damascus?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Damascus swings by 4h 27m.