Today in Faizabad, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 4:34 AM and sets at 7:12 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 37m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Faizabad is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Faizabad
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Faizabad runs from N/A to 5:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:33 PM and lasts until 7:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Faizabad sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Faizabad falls exactly at 11:53 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.47 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Faizabad, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Faizabad?
At Faizabad's latitude of 37.216341°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.19° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Faizabad are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.216341, 70.613481. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Faizabad (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Faizabad versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:34 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2025 | 4:35 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 36m |
| 2021 | 4:35 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Faizabad today?
In Faizabad, the sun rises at exactly 4:34 AM and sets at 7:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Faizabad today?
Today, morning golden hour in Faizabad runs from N/A to 5:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:33 PM and lasts until 7:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Faizabad shift every day?
At Faizabad's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.19° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Faizabad at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:53 AM when the sun reaches 29.47. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Faizabad, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Faizabad changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 4:35 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:35 AM.