Today in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 6:47 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, Mazar-i-Sharif is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mazar-i-Sharif
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mazar-i-Sharif runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:12 PM and lasts until 6:47 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Mazar-i-Sharif sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mazar-i-Sharif falls exactly at 12:06 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 26.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mazar-i-Sharif, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mazar-i-Sharif?
At Mazar-i-Sharif's latitude of 36.7090366°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 85.74° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mazar-i-Sharif are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.7090366, 67.1114085. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mazar-i-Sharif (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 Mazar-i-Sharif versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:24 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 23m |
| 2025 | 5:24 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 22m |
| 2021 | 5:25 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mazar-i-Sharif today?
In Mazar-i-Sharif, the sun rises at exactly 5:24 AM and sets at 6:47 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mazar-i-Sharif today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mazar-i-Sharif runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:12 PM and lasts until 6:45 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mazar-i-Sharif shift every day?
At Mazar-i-Sharif's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 85.74° (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 Mazar-i-Sharif at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:06 PM when the sun reaches 26.23. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mazar-i-Sharif, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Mazar-i-Sharif 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 5:24 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:25 AM.