Today in Golestan, Iran, the sun rises at 5:13 AM and sets at 6:35 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 22m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Golestan is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Golestan
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Golestan runs from N/A to 5:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:00 PM and lasts until 6:35 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Golestan sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Golestan falls exactly at 11:54 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 35.42 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 Golestan today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Golestan?
At Golestan's latitude of 37.1984436°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 77.07° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Golestan are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.1984436, 55.070672. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Golestan (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 Golestan versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:13 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 22m |
| 2025 | 5:13 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 21m |
| 2021 | 6:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 21m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Golestan today?
In Golestan, the sun rises at exactly 5:13 AM and sets at 6:35 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 22m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Golestan today?
Today, morning golden hour in Golestan runs from N/A to 5:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:00 PM and lasts until 6:32 PM.
Why does sunrise in Golestan shift every day?
At Golestan's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 77.07° (ENE). 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 Golestan at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:54 AM when the sun reaches 35.42. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Golestan today.
Has the sunrise time in Golestan 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 5:13 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:13 AM.