Today in Najaf, Iraq, the sun rises at 5:03 AM and sets at 7:13 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 9m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Najaf is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Najaf
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Najaf runs from N/A to 5:39 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:37 PM and lasts until 7:13 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Najaf sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Najaf falls exactly at 12:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 50.88 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Najaf in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Najaf?
At Najaf's latitude of 32.0010227°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 447.12° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Najaf are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 32.0010227, 44.3299926. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Najaf (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 Najaf versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:03 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 9m |
| 2025 | 5:03 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 9m |
| 2021 | 5:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Najaf today?
In Najaf, the sun rises at exactly 5:03 AM and sets at 7:13 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Najaf today?
Today, morning golden hour in Najaf runs from N/A to 5:39 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:37 PM and lasts until 7:10 PM.
Why does sunrise in Najaf shift every day?
At Najaf's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 447.12° (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 Najaf at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:08 PM when the sun reaches 50.88. This produces very high UV, typical of Najaf in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Najaf 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 5:03 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:04 AM.