Today in Amarah, Iraq, the sun rises at 4:53 AM and sets at 7:01 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 8m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Amarah is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Amarah
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Amarah runs from N/A to 5:28 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:26 PM and lasts until 7:01 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Amarah sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Amarah falls exactly at 11:57 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 48.49 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Amarah in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Amarah?
At Amarah's latitude of 31.8497708°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.72° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Amarah are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31.8497708, 47.1496466. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Amarah (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 Amarah versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 8m |
| 2025 | 4:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 7m |
| 2021 | 4:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Amarah today?
In Amarah, the sun rises at exactly 4:53 AM and sets at 7:01 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Amarah today?
Today, morning golden hour in Amarah runs from N/A to 5:28 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:26 PM and lasts until 6:58 PM.
Why does sunrise in Amarah shift every day?
At Amarah's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.72° (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 Amarah at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:57 AM when the sun reaches 48.49. This produces very high UV, typical of Amarah in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Amarah 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 4:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:53 AM.