Sunrise and sunset times in Riyadh, 2026
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (24.7136° N, 46.6753° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:04 and sets at 18:45, giving 13h 40m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 10h 36m of daylight. Local time, Asia/Riyadh time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Riyadh
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 05:57 | 18:04 | 12h 07m | 65.2° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:04 | 18:45 | 13h 40m | 88.7° | 64° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:42 | 17:48 | 12h 07m | 65.2° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:33 | 17:09 | 10h 36m | 41.9° | 116° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Riyadh, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:12 | 06:37 | 11:56 | 42.3° | 17:15 | 17:40 | 10h 38m |
| 15 January | 06:15 | 06:39 | 12:02 | 44.2° | 17:25 | 17:50 | 10h 46m |
| 1 February | 06:11 | 06:35 | 12:06 | 48.3° | 17:38 | 18:02 | 11h 03m |
| 15 February | 06:04 | 06:27 | 12:07 | 52.7° | 17:47 | 18:10 | 11h 20m |
| 1 March | 05:53 | 06:16 | 12:05 | 57.8° | 17:55 | 18:18 | 11h 39m |
| 15 March | 05:39 | 06:02 | 12:02 | 63.2° | 18:02 | 18:24 | 12h 00m |
| 1 April | 05:22 | 05:45 | 11:57 | 69.9° | 18:09 | 18:32 | 12h 24m |
| 15 April | 05:08 | 05:31 | 11:53 | 75.1° | 18:15 | 18:38 | 12h 44m |
| 1 May | 04:54 | 05:18 | 11:50 | 80.4° | 18:22 | 18:46 | 13h 05m |
| 15 May | 04:44 | 05:09 | 11:49 | 84.2° | 18:30 | 18:54 | 13h 20m |
| 1 June | 04:38 | 05:04 | 11:51 | 87.4° | 18:38 | 19:03 | 13h 34m |
| 15 June | 04:38 | 05:03 | 11:53 | 88.6° | 18:43 | 19:09 | 13h 40m |
| 1 July | 04:42 | 05:07 | 11:57 | 88.4° | 18:46 | 19:12 | 13h 39m |
| 15 July | 04:48 | 05:13 | 11:59 | 86.8° | 18:45 | 19:10 | 13h 32m |
| 1 August | 04:56 | 05:21 | 11:59 | 83.3° | 18:37 | 19:02 | 13h 16m |
| 15 August | 05:03 | 05:27 | 11:57 | 79.3° | 18:27 | 18:51 | 13h 00m |
| 1 September | 05:11 | 05:34 | 11:53 | 73.5° | 18:12 | 18:35 | 12h 38m |
| 15 September | 05:16 | 05:39 | 11:48 | 68.3° | 17:57 | 18:20 | 12h 18m |
| 1 October | 05:22 | 05:45 | 11:43 | 62.0° | 17:40 | 18:03 | 11h 55m |
| 15 October | 05:28 | 05:51 | 11:39 | 56.7° | 17:26 | 17:49 | 11h 35m |
| 1 November | 05:36 | 06:00 | 11:36 | 50.8° | 17:13 | 17:36 | 11h 13m |
| 15 November | 05:45 | 06:09 | 11:37 | 46.8° | 17:06 | 17:30 | 10h 57m |
| 1 December | 05:55 | 06:20 | 11:42 | 43.5° | 17:03 | 17:28 | 10h 43m |
| 15 December | 06:04 | 06:29 | 11:48 | 42.0° | 17:06 | 17:31 | 10h 37m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Riyadh?
In 2026, the sun rises in Riyadh between 05:03 (on 8 June) and 06:39 (on 13 January), local time (Asia/Riyadh). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:04; at the December solstice, it is at 06:33.
What time is sunset in Riyadh?
In 2026, sunset in Riyadh ranges from 17:03 (on 29 November) to 18:46 (on 2 July), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Riyadh?
It is 21 June 2026, with 13h 40m between sunrise (05:04) and sunset (18:45). The shortest day is 21 December, with 10h 36m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 17:09).
How high does the sun get in Riyadh?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 88.7° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 41.9° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Riyadh?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 64°) and sets in the west-northwest (296°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (116°) and sets in the west-southwest (244°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.