Longest and shortest day in Al Ain City
In Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates, the longest day of 2026 is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 13h 38m of daylight, and the shortest is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 10h 38m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:21 | 18:28 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 05:29 | 19:07 | 13h 38m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:05 | 18:13 | 12h 8m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 06:55 | 17:34 | 10h 38m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:02 | 17:50 | 10h 48m |
| February | 06:50 | 18:11 | 11h 21m |
| March | 06:26 | 18:25 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:55 | 18:38 | 12h 43m |
| May | 05:34 | 18:52 | 13h 18m |
| June | 05:28 | 19:06 | 13h 38m |
| July | 05:38 | 19:07 | 13h 30m |
| August | 05:51 | 18:50 | 12h 59m |
| September | 06:03 | 18:20 | 12h 18m |
| October | 06:14 | 17:50 | 11h 36m |
| November | 06:32 | 17:30 | 10h 59m |
| December | 06:52 | 17:31 | 10h 39m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Al Ain City
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Al Ain City leans toward the Sun for part of the year and away for the rest. When it leans toward the Sun the days lengthen and the Sun climbs higher; half a year later the opposite happens. The size of the swing depends on how far Al Ain City sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Al Ain City
When is the longest day in Al Ain City?
The longest day in Al Ain City falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 13h 38m of daylight, sunrise at 05:29 and sunset at 19:07.
When is the shortest day in Al Ain City?
The shortest day in Al Ain City falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 10h 38m of daylight, sunrise at 06:55 and sunset at 17:34.
How much does day length change through the year in Al Ain City?
Between the longest and shortest day, Al Ain City gains and loses about 3h 0m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Al Ain City's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.