Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Kuwait City get today?

Accepted Answer

Kuwait City currently gets approximately 13 hours and 59 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 29.4° latitude, Kuwait City sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Kuwait City?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Kuwait City change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 29.4° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Kuwait City?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Kuwait City vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 29.4°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Kuwait City?

Accepted Answer

Kuwait City at 29.4° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Kuwait City?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Kuwait City is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Kuwait City is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Kuwait City.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Kuwait City?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Kuwait City occurs around the summer solstice. For Kuwait City in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Kuwait City experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 29.4° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Kuwait City?

Accepted Answer

Kuwait City does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Kuwait City compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	3:14:35 AM
Nautical Dawn	3:49:30 AM
Civil Dawn	4:22:17 AM
Sunrise	4:49:21 AM
Golden Hour End	5:23:57 AM
Solar Noon	11:48:40 AM
Golden Hour Start	6:13:24 PM
Sunset	6:48:00 PM
Civil Dusk	7:15:04 PM
Nautical Dusk	7:47:51 PM
Astronomical Dusk	8:22:46 PM
Day Length	13h 59m

Moonrise	12:49:45 AM
Moonset	12:53:15 PM
Moon Phase	🌗 Last Quarter
Illumination	38%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jun 1, Mon	4:50 AM	6:44 PM	13h 54m	7:59 PM	5:12 AM	🌕
Jun 2, Tue	4:50 AM	6:44 PM	13h 54m	8:48 PM	6:04 AM	🌖
Jun 3, Wed	4:50 AM	6:45 PM	13h 55m	9:32 PM	6:59 AM	🌖
Jun 4, Thu	4:49 AM	6:45 PM	13h 56m	10:10 PM	7:56 AM	🌖
Jun 5, Fri	4:49 AM	6:46 PM	13h 56m	10:46 PM	8:55 AM	🌖
Jun 6, Sat	4:49 AM	6:46 PM	13h 57m	11:18 PM	9:54 AM	🌖
Jun 7, Sun	4:49 AM	6:47 PM	13h 58m	11:48 PM	10:53 AM	🌗
Jun 8, Mon	4:49 AM	6:47 PM	13h 58m	12:18 AM	11:52 AM	🌗
Jun 9, Tue	4:49 AM	6:48 PM	13h 59m	12:49 AM	12:53 PM	🌗
Jun 10, Wed	4:49 AM	6:48 PM	13h 59m	1:23 AM	1:56 PM	🌘
Jun 11, Thu	4:49 AM	6:48 PM	14h 0m	1:59 AM	3:01 PM	🌘
Jun 12, Fri	4:49 AM	6:49 PM	14h 0m	2:44 AM	4:09 PM	🌘
Jun 13, Sat	4:49 AM	6:49 PM	14h 0m	—	5:20 PM	🌘
Jun 14, Sun	4:49 AM	6:49 PM	14h 1m	3:35 AM	6:30 PM	🌑
Jun 15, Mon	4:49 AM	6:50 PM	14h 1m	4:35 AM	7:36 PM	🌑
Jun 16, Tue	4:49 AM	6:50 PM	14h 1m	5:42 AM	8:33 PM	🌑
Jun 17, Wed	4:49 AM	6:50 PM	14h 1m	6:52 AM	9:22 PM	🌒
Jun 18, Thu	4:49 AM	6:51 PM	14h 1m	8:01 AM	10:04 PM	🌒
Jun 19, Fri	4:49 AM	6:51 PM	14h 2m	9:09 AM	10:39 PM	🌒
Jun 20, Sat	4:50 AM	6:51 PM	14h 2m	10:13 AM	11:11 PM	🌓
Jun 21, Sun	4:50 AM	6:51 PM	14h 2m	11:14 AM	11:41 PM	🌓
Jun 22, Mon	4:50 AM	6:52 PM	14h 2m	12:13 PM	12:10 AM	🌓
Jun 23, Tue	4:50 AM	6:52 PM	14h 2m	1:10 PM	12:39 AM	🌓
Jun 24, Wed	4:50 AM	6:52 PM	14h 2m	2:08 PM	1:10 AM	🌔
Jun 25, Thu	4:51 AM	6:52 PM	14h 1m	3:05 PM	1:45 AM	🌔
Jun 26, Fri	4:51 AM	6:52 PM	14h 1m	4:02 PM	2:23 AM	🌔
Jun 27, Sat	4:51 AM	6:52 PM	14h 1m	4:58 PM	—	🌔
Jun 28, Sun	4:52 AM	6:52 PM	14h 1m	5:53 PM	3:07 AM	🌕
Jun 29, Mon	4:52 AM	6:52 PM	14h 1m	6:43 PM	3:57 AM	🌕
Jun 30, Tue	4:52 AM	6:52 PM	14h 0m	7:28 PM	4:50 AM	🌕

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