Today in Khaitan, Kuwait, the sun rises at 4:56 AM and sets at 6:52 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 56m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Khaitan is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Khaitan
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Khaitan runs from N/A to 5:30 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. Khaitan sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Khaitan falls exactly at 11:54 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.76 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Khaitan in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Khaitan?
At Khaitan's latitude of 29.2853097°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 451.99° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Khaitan are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 29.2853097, 47.9759379. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Khaitan (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 Khaitan versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:56 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 56m |
| 2025 | 4:56 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 55m |
| 2021 | 4:56 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 55m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Khaitan today?
In Khaitan, the sun rises at exactly 4:56 AM and sets at 6:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Khaitan today?
Today, morning golden hour in Khaitan runs from N/A to 5:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Khaitan shift every day?
At Khaitan's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 451.99° (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 Khaitan at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:54 AM when the sun reaches 47.76. This produces very high UV, typical of Khaitan in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Khaitan 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 4:56 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:56 AM.