December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Rafaḩ, Palestine 🇵🇸
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:13 ↑ 75.7° ENE
Sunset Today: 19:18 ↑ 284.1° WNW
Day Length: 13h 05m
Sun Direction: NNW
Sun Altitude: -40.68°
Sun Distance: 151.293 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Rafaḩ?
December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Rafaḩ
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:24
↑
115° ESE
|
16:39
↑
245° WSW
|
10h 15m | -0m 53s | 04:58 | 18:05 | 05:27 | 17:36 | 05:57 | 17:06 | 11:31 | 147.51 |
| 2 |
06:24
↑
115° ESE
|
16:39
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 14m | -0m 51s | 04:58 | 18:05 | 05:28 | 17:36 | 05:58 | 17:06 | 11:32 | 147.49 |
| 3 |
06:25
↑
116° ESE
|
16:39
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 13m | -0m 49s | 04:59 | 18:05 | 05:28 | 17:36 | 05:58 | 17:06 | 11:32 | 147.47 |
| 4 |
06:26
↑
116° ESE
|
16:39
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 13m | -0m 47s | 05:00 | 18:05 | 05:29 | 17:36 | 05:59 | 17:06 | 11:33 | 147.45 |
| 5 |
06:27
↑
116° ESE
|
16:39
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 12m | -0m 44s | 05:00 | 18:06 | 05:30 | 17:36 | 06:00 | 17:06 | 11:33 | 147.43 |
| 6 |
06:28
↑
116° ESE
|
16:39
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 11m | -0m 42s | 05:01 | 18:06 | 05:31 | 17:36 | 06:01 | 17:06 | 11:33 | 147.41 |
| 7 |
06:28
↑
116° ESE
|
16:39
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 11m | -0m 39s | 05:02 | 18:06 | 05:31 | 17:36 | 06:01 | 17:06 | 11:34 | 147.39 |
| 8 |
06:29
↑
116° ESE
|
16:40
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 10m | -0m 37s | 05:03 | 18:06 | 05:32 | 17:37 | 06:02 | 17:07 | 11:34 | 147.37 |
| 9 |
06:30
↑
116° ESE
|
16:40
↑
244° WSW
|
10h 09m | -0m 34s | 05:03 | 18:06 | 05:33 | 17:37 | 06:03 | 17:07 | 11:35 | 147.35 |
| 10 |
06:31
↑
117° ESE
|
16:40
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 09m | -0m 32s | 05:04 | 18:07 | 05:33 | 17:37 | 06:03 | 17:07 | 11:35 | 147.33 |
| 11 |
06:31
↑
117° ESE
|
16:40
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 08m | -0m 29s | 05:05 | 18:07 | 05:34 | 17:37 | 06:04 | 17:07 | 11:36 | 147.31 |
| 12 |
06:32
↑
117° ESE
|
16:40
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 08m | -0m 27s | 05:05 | 18:07 | 05:35 | 17:38 | 06:05 | 17:08 | 11:36 | 147.29 |
| 13 |
06:33
↑
117° ESE
|
16:41
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 07m | -0m 24s | 05:06 | 18:07 | 05:35 | 17:38 | 06:05 | 17:08 | 11:36 | 147.28 |
| 14 |
06:33
↑
117° ESE
|
16:41
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 07m | -0m 21s | 05:06 | 18:08 | 05:36 | 17:38 | 06:06 | 17:08 | 11:37 | 147.26 |
| 15 |
06:34
↑
117° ESE
|
16:41
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 07m | -0m 19s | 05:07 | 18:08 | 05:37 | 17:39 | 06:07 | 17:08 | 11:37 | 147.24 |
| 16 |
06:35
↑
117° ESE
|
16:42
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | -0m 16s | 05:08 | 18:09 | 05:37 | 17:39 | 06:07 | 17:09 | 11:38 | 147.23 |
| 17 |
06:35
↑
117° ESE
|
16:42
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | -0m 13s | 05:08 | 18:09 | 05:38 | 17:39 | 06:08 | 17:09 | 11:38 | 147.22 |
| 18 |
06:36
↑
117° ESE
|
16:42
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | -0m 10s | 05:09 | 18:09 | 05:38 | 17:40 | 06:08 | 17:10 | 11:39 | 147.20 |
| 19 |
06:36
↑
117° ESE
|
16:43
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | -0m 08s | 05:09 | 18:10 | 05:39 | 17:40 | 06:09 | 17:10 | 11:39 | 147.19 |
| 20 |
06:37
↑
117° ESE
|
16:43
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | -0m 05s | 05:10 | 18:10 | 05:39 | 17:41 | 06:10 | 17:11 | 11:40 | 147.18 |
| 21 |
06:37
↑
117° ESE
|
16:44
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | -0m 02s | 05:10 | 18:11 | 05:40 | 17:41 | 06:10 | 17:11 | 11:40 | 147.17 |
| 22 |
06:38
↑
117° ESE
|
16:44
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | +0m 00s | 05:11 | 18:11 | 05:40 | 17:42 | 06:11 | 17:12 | 11:41 | 147.16 |
| 23 |
06:38
↑
117° ESE
|
16:45
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | +0m 02s | 05:11 | 18:12 | 05:41 | 17:42 | 06:11 | 17:12 | 11:41 | 147.15 |
| 24 |
06:39
↑
117° ESE
|
16:45
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | +0m 05s | 05:12 | 18:12 | 05:41 | 17:43 | 06:12 | 17:13 | 11:42 | 147.14 |
| 25 |
06:39
↑
117° ESE
|
16:46
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | +0m 08s | 05:12 | 18:13 | 05:42 | 17:43 | 06:12 | 17:13 | 11:42 | 147.13 |
| 26 |
06:40
↑
117° ESE
|
16:46
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | +0m 11s | 05:13 | 18:13 | 05:42 | 17:44 | 06:12 | 17:14 | 11:43 | 147.12 |
| 27 |
06:40
↑
117° ESE
|
16:47
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 06m | +0m 13s | 05:13 | 18:14 | 05:43 | 17:44 | 06:13 | 17:14 | 11:43 | 147.12 |
| 28 |
06:40
↑
117° ESE
|
16:48
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 07m | +0m 16s | 05:13 | 18:15 | 05:43 | 17:45 | 06:13 | 17:15 | 11:44 | 147.11 |
| 29 |
06:41
↑
117° ESE
|
16:48
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 07m | +0m 19s | 05:14 | 18:15 | 05:43 | 17:46 | 06:13 | 17:16 | 11:44 | 147.11 |
| 30 |
06:41
↑
117° ESE
|
16:49
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 07m | +0m 22s | 05:14 | 18:16 | 05:44 | 17:46 | 06:14 | 17:16 | 11:45 | 147.11 |
| 31 |
06:41
↑
117° ESE
|
16:50
↑
243° WSW
|
10h 08m | +0m 24s | 05:14 | 18:17 | 05:44 | 17:47 | 06:14 | 17:17 | 11:45 | 147.11 |
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All times are in local time for Rafaḩ. Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Rafaḩ, the earliest sunrise of December is on December 01 or December 02 and the latest sunset of December is on December 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Rafaḩ?
Days in Rafaḩ are currently getting shorter by about 1m 44s each day, roughly 12 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Rafaḩ Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:47-05:57 | 19:34-19:44 |
| Golden hour | 05:57-06:44 | 18:46-19:34 |
Rafaḩ's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 14h 10m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 10h 06m |
| Earliest sunrise | June 5, 2026 | 05:38 |
| Latest sunset | June 29, 2026 | 19:51 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
Rafaḩ sees its golden hour today around 05:57-06:44 and 18:46-19:34, framed by the blue hour at 05:47-05:57 and 19:34-19:44. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Rafaḩ
What time is sunrise in Rafaḩ today?
The sun rises over Rafaḩ today at 06:13 local time.
What time is sunset in Rafaḩ today?
The sun sets over Rafaḩ today at 19:18 local time.
What time is solar noon in Rafaḩ today?
Solar noon in Rafaḩ — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:46 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Rafaḩ?
In Rafaḩ today: civil twilight begins at 05:47 (before sunrise) and ends at 19:44 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Rafaḩ?
Nautical twilight in Rafaḩ today runs from 05:17 in the morning to 20:13 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Rafaḩ for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Rafaḩ ends at 20:44 in the evening and resumes at 04:46 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Rafaḩ?
Today in Rafaḩ, the sun rises at an azimuth of 76° and sets at 284° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
