Today in Al Shahaniya, Qatar, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 5:20 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 49m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Al Shahaniya is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Al Shahaniya
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Al Shahaniya runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:49 PM and lasts until 5:20 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Al Shahaniya sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Al Shahaniya falls exactly at 11:25 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.76 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Al Shahaniya, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Al Shahaniya?
At Al Shahaniya's latitude of 25.4000594°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 67.96° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Al Shahaniya are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 25.4000594, 51.0518714. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Al Shahaniya (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 Al Shahaniya versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 49m |
| 2025 | 5:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 49m |
| 2021 | 5:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 49m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Al Shahaniya today?
In Al Shahaniya, the sun rises at exactly 5:30 AM and sets at 5:20 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 49m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Al Shahaniya today?
Today, morning golden hour in Al Shahaniya runs from N/A to 6:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:49 PM and lasts until 5:18 PM.
Why does sunrise in Al Shahaniya shift every day?
At Al Shahaniya's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 67.96° (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 Al Shahaniya at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:25 AM when the sun reaches 29.76. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Al Shahaniya, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Al Shahaniya 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 5:30 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:30 AM.