Today in Helmand, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 5:56 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 45m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Helmand is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Helmand
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Helmand runs from N/A to 6:43 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:24 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Helmand sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Helmand falls exactly at 12:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.15 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Helmand, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Helmand?
At Helmand's latitude of 31°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 73.45° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Helmand are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31, 64. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Helmand (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 Helmand versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:10 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 45m |
| 2025 | 6:11 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 45m |
| 2021 | 6:11 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Helmand today?
In Helmand, the sun rises at exactly 6:10 AM and sets at 5:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Helmand today?
Today, morning golden hour in Helmand runs from N/A to 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:24 PM and lasts until 5:54 PM.
Why does sunrise in Helmand shift every day?
At Helmand's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 73.45° (ENE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Helmand at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:03 PM when the sun reaches 17.15. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Helmand, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Helmand 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 6:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:11 AM.