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What time is sunrise and sunset in Petra?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Petra, Ma'an. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:02 AM
111° ESEDawn 5:37 AM

Sunrise in Petra will be at 6:02:42 AM GMT+2 (in 3h 40m).

Sunset
4:41 PM
249° WSWDusk 5:07 PM

Sunset in Petra will be at 4:41:59 PM GMT+2 (in 14h 19m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 4:39 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Petra
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour5:47 – 6:37 AM4:07 – 4:57 PM
Blue hour5:37 – 5:47 AM4:57 – 5:07 PM
Daylight
10h 39m
−1m 21s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 35m
Solar noon
11:22 AM
Sun altitude
46.9° below
Sun direction
84° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:03 AM
111° ESEDawn 5:38 AM

Sunrise in Petra will be at 6:03:32 AM GMT+2 (in 27h 40m).

Sunset
4:41 PM
249° WSWDusk 5:06 PM

Sunset in Petra will be at 4:41:29 PM GMT+2 (in 38h 18m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Petra

Waxing Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
10:27 AM
Moonset
8:41 PM

Calendar

Israel Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:52 AM4:50 PM10h 58m
2 Mon5:53 AM4:49 PM10h 56m
3 Tue5:53 AM4:49 PM10h 55m
4 Wed5:54 AM4:48 PM10h 53m
5 Thu5:55 AM4:47 PM10h 52m
6 Fri5:56 AM4:46 PM10h 50m
7 Sat5:56 AM4:46 PM10h 49m
8 Sun5:57 AM4:45 PM10h 47m
9 Mon5:58 AM4:44 PM10h 46m
10 Tue5:59 AM4:44 PM10h 44m
11 Wed6:00 AM4:43 PM10h 43m
12 Thu6:01 AM4:43 PM10h 42m
13 Fri6:01 AM4:42 PM10h 40m
14 Sat6:02 AM4:41 PM10h 39m
Saturday, November 14
10h 39m 17s of daylight·−1m 21s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:37 AM – 5:07 PM
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Time
2:23 AM
Altitude
-46.9°
Heading
84° E
Light
Night

2:23 AM, Night, altitude -46.9 degrees

15 Sun6:03 AM4:41 PM10h 37m
16 Mon6:04 AM4:41 PM10h 36m
17 Tue6:05 AM4:40 PM10h 35m
18 Wed6:06 AM4:40 PM10h 34m
19 Thu6:06 AM4:39 PM10h 32m
20 Fri6:07 AM4:39 PM10h 31m
21 Sat6:08 AM4:39 PM10h 30m
22 Sun6:09 AM4:38 PM10h 29m
23 Mon6:10 AM4:38 PM10h 28m
24 Tue6:11 AM4:38 PM10h 27m
25 Wed6:11 AM4:37 PM10h 26m
26 Thu6:12 AM4:37 PM10h 24m
27 Fri6:13 AM4:37 PM10h 23m
28 Sat6:14 AM4:37 PM10h 23m
29 Sun6:15 AM4:37 PM10h 22m
30 Mon6:16 AM4:37 PM10h 21m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Petra from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Petra, Jordan

What time does the sun rise in Petra today?
Sunrise in Petra today (Saturday, November 14, 2026) is at 6:02 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Petra today?
Sunset today is at 4:41 PM, after 10h 39m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Petra tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:07 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:04 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Petra, Jordan?
The longest day of 2026 in Petra is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 06m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Petra, Jordan?
The shortest day of 2026 in Petra, Ma'an is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 11m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Petra get in summer than in winter?
Petra gets 3h 54m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 06m against 10h 11m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Petra?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Petra is on Thursday, March 26, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:34 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Petra?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:44 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Petra?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, with the sun down by 4:37 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Petra?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:46 AM.
Does Petra observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Petra uses Israel Time: clocks go forward on March 27, 2026, then back on October 25, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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