Today in Kunduz, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:41 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 23m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kunduz is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kunduz
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kunduz runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:06 PM and lasts until 6:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kunduz sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kunduz falls exactly at 11:59 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kunduz, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kunduz?
At Kunduz's latitude of 36.8707187°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 86.69° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kunduz are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.8707187, 68.7563528. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kunduz (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 Kunduz versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:17 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 23m |
| 2025 | 5:18 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 22m |
| 2021 | 5:18 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kunduz today?
In Kunduz, the sun rises at exactly 5:17 AM and sets at 6:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kunduz today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kunduz runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:06 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kunduz shift every day?
At Kunduz's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 86.69° (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 Kunduz at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:59 AM when the sun reaches 24.90. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kunduz, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kunduz 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 5:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:18 AM.