Today in Quetta, Pakistan, the sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 7:38 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 0m 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, Quetta is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Quetta
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Quetta runs from N/A to 6:12 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:03 PM and lasts until 7:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Quetta sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Quetta falls exactly at 12:38 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 31.43 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Quetta today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Quetta?
At Quetta's latitude of 30.1916268°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 459.39° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Quetta are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.1916268, 67.0007561. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Quetta (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 Quetta versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 0m |
| 2025 | 5:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 0m |
| 2021 | 5:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 0m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Quetta today?
In Quetta, the sun rises at exactly 5:37 AM and sets at 7:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 0m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Quetta today?
Today, morning golden hour in Quetta runs from N/A to 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:03 PM and lasts until 7:35 PM.
Why does sunrise in Quetta shift every day?
At Quetta's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 459.39° (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 Quetta at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:38 PM when the sun reaches 31.43. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Quetta today.
Has the sunrise time in Quetta 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 5:38 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:38 AM.