Sunrise & Sunset Overview
Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Russia
Sunrise in Russia today ranges from 04:28 in Kazan to 06:15 in Novosibirsk, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Moscow
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
19:45
Major Cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 05:14 | 19:45 | 14h 31m |
| Saint Petersburg | 05:29 | 20:27 | 14h 58m |
| Novosibirsk | 06:15 | 20:41 | 14h 26m |
| Yekaterinburg | 05:39 | 20:16 | 14h 37m |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 04:47 | 19:21 | 14h 34m |
| Kazan | 04:28 | 18:59 | 14h 31m |
| Chelyabinsk | 05:40 | 20:08 | 14h 27m |
| Omsk | 05:53 | 20:19 | 14h 26m |
| Samara | 05:30 | 19:48 | 14h 17m |
| Ufa | 06:03 | 20:28 | 14h 25m |
| Rostov-on-Don | 05:25 | 19:16 | 13h 51m |
| Perm | 05:52 | 20:37 | 14h 44m |
| Volgograd | 05:03 | 19:00 | 13h 57m |
| Krasnoyarsk | 05:32 | 20:04 | 14h 32m |
| Voronezh | 05:18 | 19:28 | 14h 10m |
| Saratov | 05:51 | 20:00 | 14h 09m |
| Tolyatti | 05:33 | 19:51 | 14h 19m |
| Krasnodar | 05:32 | 19:15 | 13h 43m |
| Tyumen | 05:18 | 19:57 | 14h 39m |
| Irkutsk | 05:56 | 20:09 | 14h 12m |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is sunrise in Russia today?
- Today's earliest sunrise in Russia is at 04:28 (Kazan) and the latest is 06:15 (Novosibirsk), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
- Which city in Russia has the earliest sunrise?
- Kazan currently has the earliest sunrise in Russia at 04:28. Eastern cities in any country always see sunrise first.
- How many daylight hours does Russia get?
- Russia's high latitude means dramatic seasonal variation: from under 8 hours of daylight in winter to over 16 hours in summer.