Today in Fallujah, Iraq, the sun rises at 5:02 AM and sets at 7:18 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 16m 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, Fallujah is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Fallujah
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Fallujah runs from N/A to 5:38 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:42 PM and lasts until 7:18 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Fallujah sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Fallujah falls exactly at 12:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 51.25 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Fallujah in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Fallujah?
At Fallujah's latitude of 33.3532137°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 445.12° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Fallujah are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 33.3532137, 43.7875674. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Fallujah (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 Fallujah versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:02 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 16m |
| 2025 | 5:02 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 16m |
| 2021 | 5:02 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Fallujah today?
In Fallujah, the sun rises at exactly 5:02 AM and sets at 7:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Fallujah today?
Today, morning golden hour in Fallujah runs from N/A to 5:38 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:42 PM and lasts until 7:16 PM.
Why does sunrise in Fallujah shift every day?
At Fallujah's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 445.12° (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 Fallujah at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:10 PM when the sun reaches 51.25. This produces very high UV, typical of Fallujah in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Fallujah 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 5:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:02 AM.