Today in Arar, Saudi Arabia, the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 7:24 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 4m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Arar is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Arar
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Arar runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:48 PM and lasts until 7:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Arar sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Arar falls exactly at 12:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.76 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Arar in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Arar?
At Arar's latitude of 30.9815531°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 446.51° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Arar are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.9815531, 41.0164788. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Arar (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 Arar versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:19 AM | 7:24 PM | 14h 4m |
| 2025 | 5:19 AM | 7:24 PM | 14h 4m |
| 2021 | 5:19 AM | 7:24 PM | 14h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Arar today?
In Arar, the sun rises at exactly 5:19 AM and sets at 7:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Arar today?
Today, morning golden hour in Arar runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:48 PM and lasts until 7:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Arar shift every day?
At Arar's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 446.51° (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 Arar at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:21 PM when the sun reaches 53.76. This produces very high UV, typical of Arar in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Arar 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 5:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:19 AM.