Russia

Sunrise & Sunset Overview

Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Russia

Sunrise in Russia today ranges from 06:24 in Kazan to 08:08 in Novosibirsk, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.

Capital: Moscow

Sunrise

07:10

Sunset

18:14

Major Cities

CitySunriseSunsetDaylight
Moscow07:1018:1411h 04m
Saint Petersburg07:4418:3810h 53m
Novosibirsk08:0819:1311h 05m
Yekaterinburg07:3918:4011h 01m
Nizhny Novgorod06:4517:4811h 02m
Kazan06:2417:2811h 03m
Chelyabinsk07:3418:3911h 05m
Omsk07:4618:5111h 05m
Samara07:1718:2611h 09m
Ufa07:5619:0111h 06m
Rostov-on-Don06:5418:1311h 20m
Perm07:5818:5610h 58m
Volgograd06:3617:5311h 17m
Krasnoyarsk07:3018:3211h 02m
Voronezh06:5918:1211h 12m
Saratov07:3218:4411h 12m
Tolyatti07:2018:2911h 08m
Krasnodar06:5518:1811h 23m
Tyumen07:2018:2011h 00m
Irkutsk07:3818:5211h 14m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Russia

Russia spans approximately 61.5°N. Russia's high latitude produces short winter days. Dawn-to-dusk windows of 7 to 8 hours create extended golden hour periods throughout the day. 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 06:24 (Kazan) and the latest is 08:08 (Novosibirsk), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
Which city in Russia has the earliest sunrise?
Kazan currently has the earliest sunrise in Russia at 06:24. 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.