Sunrise and Sunset times in Herat, Afghanistan 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:25:58
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 Sunset: 17:37:58
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Day Length: 10h 12m 0s
Time zone: Asia/Kabul, UTC +4.5 h.
Latitude: 34.33, Longitude: 62.17
Herat
Herāt, Afghanistan 
481 009 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 07:27:29 | 12:24:48 | 17:22:07 | 9h 54m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 07:27:40 | 12:25:16 | 17:22:53 | 9h 55m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 07:27:49 | 12:25:44 | 17:23:39 | 9h 55m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 07:27:56 | 12:26:11 | 17:24:27 | 9h 56m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 07:28:01 | 12:26:38 | 17:25:15 | 9h 57m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 07:28:04 | 12:27:05 | 17:26:05 | 9h 58m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 07:28:06 | 12:27:31 | 17:26:56 | 9h 58m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 07:28:06 | 12:27:56 | 17:27:47 | 9h 59m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 07:28:03 | 12:28:21 | 17:28:39 | 10h 0m 36s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 07:27:59 | 12:28:46 | 17:29:33 | 10h 1m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 07:27:53 | 12:29:10 | 17:30:26 | 10h 2m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 07:27:46 | 12:29:33 | 17:31:21 | 10h 3m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 07:27:36 | 12:29:56 | 17:32:16 | 10h 4m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 07:27:24 | 12:30:18 | 17:33:12 | 10h 5m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:27:11 | 12:30:40 | 17:34:08 | 10h 6m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:26:55 | 12:31:00 | 17:35:05 | 10h 8m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:26:38 | 12:31:20 | 17:36:03 | 10h 9m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:26:19 | 12:31:40 | 17:37:00 | 10h 10m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:25:58 | 12:31:58 | 17:37:58 | 10h 12m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:25:36 | 12:32:16 | 17:38:57 | 10h 13m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:25:11 | 12:32:34 | 17:39:56 | 10h 14m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:24:45 | 12:32:50 | 17:40:55 | 10h 16m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:24:17 | 12:33:06 | 17:41:54 | 10h 17m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:23:47 | 12:33:20 | 17:42:54 | 10h 19m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:23:16 | 12:33:35 | 17:43:53 | 10h 20m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:22:43 | 12:33:48 | 17:44:53 | 10h 22m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:22:08 | 12:34:00 | 17:45:53 | 10h 23m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:21:31 | 12:34:12 | 17:46:53 | 10h 25m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:20:53 | 12:34:23 | 17:47:52 | 10h 26m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:20:14 | 12:34:33 | 17:48:52 | 10h 28m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:19:32 | 12:34:42 | 17:49:52 | 10h 30m 20s |
Day length in Herat during the year on the chart:
Herat on Afghanistan map:
Largest populated areas in Afghanistan
Kabul (Kābul), Kandahar (Kandahār), Jalalabad (Nangarhār), Mazar-e Sharif (Balkh), Kunduz (Kunduz), Baghlan (Baghlān), Lashkar Gah (Helmand), Maimanah (Fāryāb), Balkh (Balkh), Ghazni (Ghaznī), Gardez (Paktiyā), Shibirghan (Jowzjān), Farah (Farāh), Andkhoy (Fāryāb), Faizabad (Badakhshān), Taluqan (Takhār), Bamyan (Bāmyān), Pul-e Khumri (Baghlān), Charikar (Parwān), Zaranj (Nīmrōz), Asadabad (Kunaṟ), Kotah-ye `Ashro (Wardak), Aibak (Samangān), Baraki Barak (Lōgar), Karukh (Herāt), Mehtar Lam (Laghmān), Fayroz Koh (Ghōr), Zarghun Shahr (Paktīkā), Qalat (Zābul), Tarin Kot (Uruzgān)
Countries closest to Afghanistan
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks