Today in Aqaba, Jordan, the sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 7:44 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 57m 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, Aqaba is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Aqaba
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Aqaba runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:10 PM and lasts until 7:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Aqaba sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Aqaba falls exactly at 12:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 59.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Aqaba in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Aqaba?
At Aqaba's latitude of 29.5266483°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 445.09° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Aqaba are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 29.5266483, 35.0075433. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Aqaba (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 Aqaba versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 57m |
| 2025 | 5:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 57m |
| 2021 | 5:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Aqaba today?
In Aqaba, the sun rises at exactly 5:47 AM and sets at 7:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Aqaba today?
Today, morning golden hour in Aqaba runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:10 PM and lasts until 7:42 PM.
Why does sunrise in Aqaba shift every day?
At Aqaba's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 445.09° (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 Aqaba at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:45 PM when the sun reaches 59.05. This produces very high UV, typical of Aqaba in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Aqaba 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 5:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:47 AM.