Sunrise & Sunset Overview
Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Russia
Sunrise in Russia today ranges from 06:22 in Kazan to 08:06 in Novosibirsk, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Moscow
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
18:16
Major Cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 07:07 | 18:16 | 11h 08m |
| Saint Petersburg | 07:41 | 18:40 | 10h 59m |
| Novosibirsk | 08:06 | 19:15 | 11h 09m |
| Yekaterinburg | 07:37 | 18:43 | 11h 06m |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 06:43 | 17:50 | 11h 07m |
| Kazan | 06:22 | 17:30 | 11h 08m |
| Chelyabinsk | 07:32 | 18:41 | 11h 09m |
| Omsk | 07:44 | 18:53 | 11h 10m |
| Samara | 07:15 | 18:28 | 11h 13m |
| Ufa | 07:53 | 19:03 | 11h 10m |
| Rostov-on-Don | 06:52 | 18:15 | 11h 23m |
| Perm | 07:55 | 18:59 | 11h 03m |
| Volgograd | 06:34 | 17:55 | 11h 21m |
| Krasnoyarsk | 07:27 | 18:34 | 11h 07m |
| Voronezh | 06:57 | 18:13 | 11h 16m |
| Saratov | 07:30 | 18:46 | 11h 16m |
| Tolyatti | 07:18 | 18:31 | 11h 13m |
| Krasnodar | 06:53 | 18:19 | 11h 26m |
| Tyumen | 07:17 | 18:22 | 11h 05m |
| Irkutsk | 07:38 | 18:52 | 11h 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 06:22 (Kazan) and the latest is 08:06 (Novosibirsk), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
- Which city in Russia has the earliest sunrise?
- Kazan currently has the earliest sunrise in Russia at 06:22. 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.