Today in Pul-e-Khumri, Afghanistan, the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:40 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 21m 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, Pul-e-Khumri is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Pul-e-Khumri
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Pul-e-Khumri runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Pul-e-Khumri sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Pul-e-Khumri falls exactly at 12:00 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.02 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pul-e-Khumri, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Pul-e-Khumri?
At Pul-e-Khumri's latitude of 36.010218°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 87.04° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Pul-e-Khumri are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.010218, 68.668457. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Pul-e-Khumri (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 Pul-e-Khumri versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:19 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 21m |
| 2025 | 5:19 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:19 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Pul-e-Khumri today?
In Pul-e-Khumri, the sun rises at exactly 5:19 AM and sets at 6:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 21m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Pul-e-Khumri today?
Today, morning golden hour in Pul-e-Khumri runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:37 PM.
Why does sunrise in Pul-e-Khumri shift every day?
At Pul-e-Khumri's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 87.04° (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 Pul-e-Khumri at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:00 PM when the sun reaches 25.02. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pul-e-Khumri, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Pul-e-Khumri 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 5:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:19 AM.