Sunrise & sunset times in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 18:55 in Abu Dhabi. All times are shown in the Asia/Dubai timezone.
Today in Abu Dhabi
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Abu Dhabi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Abu Dhabi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:08 | 17:55 | 12:31 | 10h 47m |
| February | 06:56 | 18:17 | 12:36 | 11h 20m |
| March | 06:31 | 18:31 | 12:31 | 11h 59m |
| April | 06:00 | 18:44 | 12:22 | 12h 43m |
| May | 05:39 | 18:58 | 12:18 | 13h 19m |
| June | 05:33 | 19:12 | 12:22 | 13h 38m |
| July | 05:43 | 19:13 | 12:28 | 13h 30m |
| August | 05:57 | 18:56 | 12:26 | 12h 59m |
| September | 06:08 | 18:26 | 12:17 | 12h 17m |
| October | 06:20 | 17:56 | 12:08 | 11h 35m |
| November | 06:37 | 17:35 | 12:06 | 10h 57m |
| December | 06:58 | 17:36 | 12:17 | 10h 38m |
Solar year in Abu Dhabi (2026)
Day length in Abu Dhabi swings by 3h 02m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Abu Dhabi
Longest day in Abu Dhabi: 13h 31m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 29m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 50m.
Moon tonight in Abu Dhabi
Next full moon on 28 August 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Abu Dhabi today?▼
The sun rises at 05:57 Asia/Dubai in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates today.
What time is sunset in Abu Dhabi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:55 Asia/Dubai in Abu Dhabi today.
How long is the day in Abu Dhabi today?▼
Daylight in Abu Dhabi today lasts 12 hours and 58 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Abu Dhabi?▼
The morning golden hour in Abu Dhabi runs from 05:33 to 06:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:24 to 19:19.
What is the timezone of Abu Dhabi?▼
Abu Dhabi uses the Asia/Dubai timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Abu Dhabi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Abu Dhabi is 21 June 2026, with 13h 39m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Abu Dhabi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Abu Dhabi is 22 December 2026, with 10h 37m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Abu Dhabi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Abu Dhabi swings by 3h 02m.