Today in Bayan, Kuwait, the sun rises at 4:55 AM and sets at 6:52 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 56m 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, Bayan is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Bayan
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Bayan runs from N/A to 5:29 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Bayan sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Bayan falls exactly at 11:53 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.70 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Bayan in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Bayan?
At Bayan's latitude of 29.2975129°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 452.19° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Bayan are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 29.2975129, 48.0478482. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Bayan (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 Bayan versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:55 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 56m |
| 2025 | 4:55 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 56m |
| 2021 | 4:55 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Bayan today?
In Bayan, the sun rises at exactly 4:55 AM and sets at 6:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Bayan today?
Today, morning golden hour in Bayan runs from N/A to 5:29 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Bayan shift every day?
At Bayan's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 452.19° (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 Bayan at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:53 AM when the sun reaches 47.70. This produces very high UV, typical of Bayan in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Bayan 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 4:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:55 AM.