Today in Herat, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 7:37 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 20m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Herat is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Herat
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Herat runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 7:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Herat sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Herat falls exactly at 12:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 35.94 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Herat today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Herat?
At Herat's latitude of 34.3491443°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 454.41° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Herat are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 34.3491443, 62.2163252. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Herat (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 Herat versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:16 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 20m |
| 2025 | 5:16 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:17 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Herat today?
In Herat, the sun rises at exactly 5:16 AM and sets at 7:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Herat today?
Today, morning golden hour in Herat runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 7:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in Herat shift every day?
At Herat's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 454.41° (E). 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 Herat at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:27 PM when the sun reaches 35.94. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Herat today.
Has the sunrise time in Herat 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 5:16 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:17 AM.