Today in Umm Salal Muhammad, Qatar, the sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 6:06 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 54m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Umm Salal Muhammad is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Umm Salal Muhammad
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Umm Salal Muhammad runs from N/A to 5:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:06 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Umm Salal Muhammad sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Umm Salal Muhammad falls exactly at 11:39 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 40.68 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 Umm Salal Muhammad today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Umm Salal Muhammad?
At Umm Salal Muhammad's latitude of 25.4136174°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 84.22° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Umm Salal Muhammad are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 25.4136174, 51.4068455. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Umm Salal Muhammad (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 Umm Salal Muhammad versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 54m |
| 2025 | 5:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 54m |
| 2021 | 5:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 54m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Umm Salal Muhammad today?
In Umm Salal Muhammad, the sun rises at exactly 5:11 AM and sets at 6:06 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 54m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Umm Salal Muhammad today?
Today, morning golden hour in Umm Salal Muhammad runs from N/A to 5:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Umm Salal Muhammad shift every day?
At Umm Salal Muhammad's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 84.22° (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 Umm Salal Muhammad at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:39 AM when the sun reaches 40.68. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Umm Salal Muhammad today.
Has the sunrise time in Umm Salal Muhammad 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.