GEN 2.7 — Sunrise / Sunset Table
Reference Location
Sunrise and sunset times are calculated for Damascus city centre (N33°30' E36°18', elevation 680m AMSL). Times are expressed in UTC.
| Month | Sunrise (UTC) | Sunset (UTC) | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 04:45 | 14:50 | 10h 05m |
| February | 04:25 | 15:20 | 10h 55m |
| March | 03:55 | 15:50 | 11h 55m |
| April | 03:20 | 16:20 | 13h 00m |
| May | 02:50 | 16:45 | 13h 55m |
| June | 02:35 | 17:00 | 14h 25m |
| July | 02:50 | 16:55 | 14h 05m |
| August | 03:15 | 16:30 | 13h 15m |
| September | 03:40 | 15:50 | 12h 10m |
| October | 04:05 | 15:10 | 11h 05m |
| November | 04:35 | 14:40 | 10h 05m |
| December | 04:50 | 14:35 | 9h 45m |
Notes:
- Times are approximate mid-month values and may vary ±5 minutes
- For other aerodromes, adjust by: OSAP −2 min, OSLK +4 min, OSDZ −8 min, OSKL −3 min
- Official sunrise/sunset for flight planning: use current almanac data or an authoritative astronomical ephemeris
- Night extends from the end of evening civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight. Civil twilight ends in the evening and begins in the morning when the centre of the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon