Today in Mihtarlam, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 4:44 AM and sets at 7:07 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 23m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Mihtarlam is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mihtarlam
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mihtarlam runs from N/A to 5:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:30 PM and lasts until 7:07 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Mihtarlam sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mihtarlam falls exactly at 11:55 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.54 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mihtarlam, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mihtarlam?
At Mihtarlam's latitude of 34.651798°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.35° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mihtarlam are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 34.651798, 70.095083. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mihtarlam (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 Mihtarlam versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:44 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 23m |
| 2025 | 4:44 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 22m |
| 2021 | 4:44 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mihtarlam today?
In Mihtarlam, the sun rises at exactly 4:44 AM and sets at 7:07 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mihtarlam today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mihtarlam runs from N/A to 5:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:30 PM and lasts until 7:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mihtarlam shift every day?
At Mihtarlam's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.35° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Mihtarlam at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:55 AM when the sun reaches 29.54. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mihtarlam, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Mihtarlam 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 4:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:44 AM.