Sunrise & Sunset Overview

About Sunrise & Sunset in Russia

Russia spans approximately 61.5°N. Russia is at high latitude, giving it exceptionally long summer days with up to 18 or more hours of daylight in some regions. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.

Golden Hour in Russia

Golden hour photography across Russia varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Russia experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.

Seasonal Daylight in Russia

The difference between the longest and shortest day in Russia depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Russia may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.

The best time of year to visit Russia for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.