Today in Wadi Musa, Jordan, the sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 7:14 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 4m 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, Wadi Musa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Wadi Musa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Wadi Musa runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:42 PM and lasts until 7:14 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Wadi Musa sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Wadi Musa falls exactly at 12:42 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 52.99 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Wadi Musa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Wadi Musa?
At Wadi Musa's latitude of 30.3216568°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 67.60° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Wadi Musa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.3216568, 35.4800889. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Wadi Musa (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 Wadi Musa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:10 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 4m |
| 2025 | 6:10 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 3m |
| 2021 | 6:10 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 3m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Wadi Musa today?
In Wadi Musa, the sun rises at exactly 6:10 AM and sets at 7:14 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Wadi Musa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Wadi Musa runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:42 PM and lasts until 7:12 PM.
Why does sunrise in Wadi Musa shift every day?
At Wadi Musa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 67.60° (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 Wadi Musa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:42 PM when the sun reaches 52.99. This produces very high UV, typical of Wadi Musa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Wadi Musa 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 6:10 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:10 AM.