Sunrise & Sunset in Baghdad

Iraq · 33.32°N, 44.37°E · Today, May 2, 2026

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Sunrise
05:13 AM
Solar Noon
11:59 AM
Sunset
06:45 PM
Daylight
13h 31m

Tomorrow's Sunrise & Sunset in Baghdad

Sunrise
05:12 AM
Sunset
06:46 PM
Daylight
13h 33m

Detailed Solar Information

Civil Twilight Start
04:47 AM
Civil Twilight End
07:11 PM
Golden Hour (morning)
Sunrise – 05:48 AM
Golden Hour (evening)
06:11 PM – Sunset
Latitude
33.3152°
Longitude
44.3661°

Next 30 Days

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
May 2(today)05:13 AM06:45 PM13h 31m
May 305:12 AM06:46 PM13h 33m
May 405:11 AM06:46 PM13h 35m
May 505:11 AM06:47 PM13h 37m
May 605:10 AM06:48 PM13h 38m
May 705:09 AM06:49 PM13h 40m
May 805:08 AM06:49 PM13h 41m
May 905:07 AM06:50 PM13h 43m
May 1005:06 AM06:51 PM13h 45m
May 1105:05 AM06:52 PM13h 46m
May 1205:05 AM06:52 PM13h 48m
May 1305:04 AM06:53 PM13h 49m
May 1405:03 AM06:54 PM13h 51m
May 1505:02 AM06:55 PM13h 52m
May 1605:02 AM06:55 PM13h 54m
May 1705:01 AM06:56 PM13h 55m
May 1805:00 AM06:57 PM13h 56m
May 1905:00 AM06:57 PM13h 58m
May 2004:59 AM06:58 PM13h 59m
May 2104:58 AM06:59 PM14h 0m
May 2204:58 AM07:00 PM14h 2m
May 2304:57 AM07:00 PM14h 3m
May 2404:57 AM07:01 PM14h 4m
May 2504:56 AM07:02 PM14h 5m
May 2604:56 AM07:02 PM14h 6m
May 2704:55 AM07:03 PM14h 7m
May 2804:55 AM07:04 PM14h 8m
May 2904:55 AM07:04 PM14h 10m
May 3004:54 AM07:05 PM14h 10m
May 3104:54 AM07:05 PM14h 11m

🌅 Golden Hour Guide for Baghdad

Morning Golden Hour

Begins at sunrise (05:13 AM) and lasts approximately 30–60 minutes. Warm, directional light from a low angle — ideal for portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Evening Golden Hour

Begins approximately 60 minutes before sunset (06:45 PM). The last light of day turns golden and orange — often more dramatic than the morning.

Civil Twilight

The sky transitions between 04:47 AM and 07:11 PM. Soft, diffuse blue light with no harsh shadows — favored by portrait photographers.

Photography Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Shoot RAW for better exposure latitude. Use a tripod for longer exposures during twilight. Cloudy days can soften and extend golden hour light.

Understanding Daylight in Baghdad

Baghdad is located at 33.32°N latitude, which determines its seasonal daylight variation. At this subtropical latitude, Baghdad sees moderate seasonal variation. Summer brings noticeably longer days and winter brings shorter ones, but the extremes are less pronounced than at mid or high latitudes — typically 2–3 hours of difference between the solstices.

Solar noon in Baghdad today is at 11:59 AM — the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This is not necessarily 12:00 PM on the clock; timezone conventions and longitude within a timezone zone can shift solar noon significantly from clock noon. The difference between clock noon and solar noon is called the equation of time, and it varies throughout the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise in Baghdad today is at 05:13 AM local time. Sunset is at 06:45 PM.
Baghdad has approximately 13h 31m of daylight today.
Solar noon in Baghdad today is at 11:59 AM, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Morning golden hour in Baghdad is around sunrise (05:13 AM). Evening golden hour starts around 06:11 PM and ends at sunset (06:45 PM).
Baghdad is located at 33.3152°N, 44.3661°E. These coordinates are used to calculate precise sunrise and sunset times.
Civil twilight in Baghdad begins at 04:47 AM and ends at 07:11 PM. During this time the sun is less than 6° below the horizon, providing enough natural light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Baghdad observes the Asia/Baghdad timezone. This timezone is used to determine local time throughout the region and influences the timing of sunrise, sunset, and solar noon.
As a location 33.3° north, Baghdad's sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year based on latitude. In the tropical region where Baghdad is located, seasonal changes in day length are moderate. Sunrise and sunset times shift noticeably between seasons, but extreme variations of high latitudes are avoided.
Solar noon in Baghdad occurs at 11:59 AM local time, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky directly south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere). This moment defines the middle of the daylight period.
In Baghdad at latitude 33°, daylight hours vary dramatically between seasons. The difference between the longest day (near summer solstice) and shortest day (near winter solstice) can exceed 4 hours, driven by the tilt of Earth's axis.
Sunrise and sunset times for Baghdad are calculated using astronomical algorithms that account for the precise latitude (33.3152°) and longitude (44.3661°), the date, Earth's orbital position, and atmospheric refraction. These factors produce accurate times for solar events.
Today in Baghdad: sunrise 05:13 AM, morning golden hour ends before solar noon, solar noon arrives around 11:59 AM, evening golden hour begins around 06:11 PM, civil twilight starts 04:47 AM, sunset 06:45 PM, civil twilight ends 07:11 PM. Each phase has distinct photographic and observational qualities.
Tomorrow in Baghdad sunrise is at 05:12 AM and sunset is at 06:46 PM, giving 13h 33m of daylight.
Tonight in Baghdad, the moon is in the Full Moon phase with 97% illumination. For exact moonrise and moonset times, visit the dedicated moon page for Baghdad.
It gets dark in Baghdad at 07:11 PM, when civil twilight ends and the sun drops more than 6° below the horizon. After this point, artificial lighting is needed for most outdoor activities.
It starts getting light in Baghdad at 04:47 AM, when morning civil twilight begins — before the official sunrise at 05:13 AM. During civil twilight there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Sunset in Baghdad tomorrow is at 06:46 PM, giving 13h 33m of total daylight.
In Baghdad today, morning golden hour runs from sunrise at 05:13 AM for about 30–60 minutes. Evening golden hour begins around 06:11 PM and lasts until sunset at 06:45 PM. Civil twilight at 04:47 AM in the morning and 07:11 PM in the evening also provides soft, diffused light ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

From the Blog

Data verified by Dr. Meera Iyer, Astrophysicist · Sources: Jean Meeus' Astronomical Algorithms, USNO Solar Tables · Methodology
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