Today in Al Qatif, Saudi Arabia, the sun rises at 4:53 AM and sets at 6:38 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 44m 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, Al Qatif is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Al Qatif
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Al Qatif runs from N/A to 5:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Al Qatif sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Al Qatif falls exactly at 11:45 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 45.78 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Al Qatif in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Al Qatif?
At Al Qatif's latitude of 26.5586004°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 455.88° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Al Qatif are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 26.5586004, 50.0087399. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Al Qatif (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 Qatif versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 44m |
| 2025 | 4:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 44m |
| 2021 | 4:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Al Qatif today?
In Al Qatif, the sun rises at exactly 4:53 AM and sets at 6:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 44m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Al Qatif today?
Today, morning golden hour in Al Qatif runs from N/A to 5:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:35 PM.
Why does sunrise in Al Qatif shift every day?
At Al Qatif's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 455.88° (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 Al Qatif at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:45 AM when the sun reaches 45.78. This produces very high UV, typical of Al Qatif in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Al Qatif 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 4:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:53 AM.