Sunrise & sunset times in Sanaa, Yemen
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 18:34 in Sanaa. All times are shown in the Asia/Aden timezone.
Today in Sanaa
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Golden hour in Sanaa 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 Sanaa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sanaa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sanaa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:33 | 17:52 | 12:12 | 11h 19m |
| February | 06:27 | 18:06 | 12:17 | 11h 38m |
| March | 06:11 | 18:13 | 12:12 | 12h 02m |
| April | 05:48 | 18:17 | 12:03 | 12h 28m |
| May | 05:34 | 18:24 | 11:59 | 12h 50m |
| June | 05:32 | 18:34 | 12:03 | 13h 02m |
| July | 05:40 | 18:37 | 12:09 | 12h 57m |
| August | 05:48 | 18:26 | 12:07 | 12h 38m |
| September | 05:51 | 18:04 | 11:58 | 12h 13m |
| October | 05:54 | 17:42 | 11:48 | 11h 47m |
| November | 06:05 | 17:30 | 11:47 | 11h 25m |
| December | 06:21 | 17:34 | 11:58 | 11h 13m |
Solar year in Sanaa (2026)
Day length in Sanaa swings by 1h 49m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sanaa
Longest day in Sanaa: 12h 55m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 5m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 54m.
Moon tonight in Sanaa
Next full moon on 29 June 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 Sanaa today?▼
The sun rises at 05:32 Asia/Aden in Sanaa, Yemen today.
What time is sunset in Sanaa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:34 Asia/Aden in Sanaa today.
How long is the day in Sanaa today?▼
Daylight in Sanaa today lasts 13 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sanaa?▼
The morning golden hour in Sanaa runs from 05:08 to 06:03, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:03 to 18:58.
What is the timezone of Sanaa?▼
Sanaa uses the Asia/Aden timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Sanaa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sanaa is 21 June 2026, with 13h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sanaa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sanaa is 21 December 2026, with 11h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sanaa?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sanaa swings by 1h 49m.