Sunrise & Sunset Times in Doha, QA
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Doha, Qatar. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Doha's coordinates (25.29° N, 51.53° E).
About sunrise and sunset in Doha
Doha, QA sits at 25.29° N latitude in the subtropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 13h 36m (around the summer solstice in June), while the shortest day shrinks to 10h 24m — a year-round swing of 3h 12m. Because Doha is in the western part of the Qatar time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 206 minutes before clock noon.
Subtropical — distinct but mild seasonal swing. The sun rises roughly east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 31 minutes around the equinoxes — a noticeable extended dawn and dusk window.
Quick facts for Doha
Solar noon offset reflects Doha's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Doha
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Doha, Qatar. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Doha. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Doha
How accurate are the Doha sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Doha's exact coordinates (25.2854, 51.5310) and time zone (Asia/Qatar). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Doha?
At Doha's latitude of 25.29° N, the longest day stretches to about 13h 36m on the June solstice. The shortest day, on the December solstice, is around 10h 24m — a year-round swing of roughly 3h 12m.
When is golden hour in Doha?
Golden hour in Doha occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Doha sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Doha's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Doha?
In Doha, the sun rises in the east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Doha?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Doha, solar noon arrives roughly 206 minutes before clock noon, because Doha sits in the western partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").