Today in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, the sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 7:29 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 18m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa runs from N/A to 5:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:53 PM and lasts until 7:29 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa falls exactly at 12:20 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 28.44 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
At Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's latitude of 33.712802°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 459.44° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 33.712802, 71.2678805. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (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 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:11 AM | 7:29 PM | 14h 18m |
| 2025 | 5:11 AM | 7:29 PM | 14h 18m |
| 2021 | 5:11 AM | 7:29 PM | 14h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today?
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the sun rises at exactly 5:11 AM and sets at 7:29 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa runs from N/A to 5:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:53 PM and lasts until 7:27 PM.
Why does sunrise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shift every day?
At Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 459.44° (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 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:20 PM when the sun reaches 28.44. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 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 5:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:11 AM.