Today in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 5:14 AM and sets at 7:22 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 7m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lashkar Gah is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lashkar Gah
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lashkar Gah runs from N/A to 5:50 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:46 PM and lasts until 7:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Lashkar Gah sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lashkar Gah falls exactly at 12:18 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 33.88 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 Lashkar Gah today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lashkar Gah?
At Lashkar Gah's latitude of 31.5830558°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.50° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lashkar Gah are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31.5830558, 64.3601386. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lashkar Gah (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 Lashkar Gah versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 7m |
| 2025 | 5:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 7m |
| 2021 | 5:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lashkar Gah today?
In Lashkar Gah, the sun rises at exactly 5:14 AM and sets at 7:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lashkar Gah today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lashkar Gah runs from N/A to 5:50 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:46 PM and lasts until 7:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lashkar Gah shift every day?
At Lashkar Gah's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.50° (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 Lashkar Gah at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:18 PM when the sun reaches 33.88. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Lashkar Gah today.
Has the sunrise time in Lashkar Gah 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 5:14 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:14 AM.