Today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the sun rises at 5:36 AM and sets at 7:14 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 38m 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, Dubai is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Dubai
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Dubai runs from N/A to 6:09 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:41 PM and lasts until 7:14 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Dubai sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Dubai falls exactly at 12:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 40.96 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 Dubai today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dubai?
At Dubai's latitude of 25.0742823°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.96° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Dubai are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 25.0742823, 55.1885387. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Dubai (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 Dubai versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:36 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 38m |
| 2025 | 5:36 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 37m |
| 2021 | 5:36 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dubai today?
In Dubai, the sun rises at exactly 5:36 AM and sets at 7:14 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 38m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dubai today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dubai runs from N/A to 6:09 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:41 PM and lasts until 7:11 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dubai shift every day?
At Dubai's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.96° (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 Dubai at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:25 PM when the sun reaches 40.96. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Dubai today.
Has the sunrise time in Dubai 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 5:36 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:36 AM.