Day-by-day sunrise and sunset times with golden hour data
In Nizhny Novgorod in August, sunrise averages 04:36 and sunset averages 19:43. Days are getting shorter through August at Nizhny Novgorod's latitude of 56.3°. Golden hour lasts approximately 30 to 60 minutes after sunrise and before sunset. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Avg Sunrise
04:36
Avg Sunset
19:43
Avg Daylight
15h 06m
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| Date | Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01 | Sat | 04:07 | 20:16 | 16h 09m |
| 08/02 | Sun | 04:09 | 20:14 | 16h 05m |
| 08/03 | Mon | 04:11 | 20:12 | 16h 01m |
| 08/04 | Tue | 04:13 | 20:10 | 15h 57m |
| 08/05 | Wed | 04:14 | 20:08 | 15h 53m |
| 08/06 | Thu | 04:16 | 20:06 | 15h 49m |
| 08/07 | Fri | 04:18 | 20:03 | 15h 45m |
| 08/08 | Sat | 04:20 | 20:01 | 15h 41m |
| 08/09 | Sun | 04:22 | 19:59 | 15h 37m |
| 08/10 | Mon | 04:24 | 19:57 | 15h 32m |
| 08/11 | Tue | 04:26 | 19:54 | 15h 28m |
| 08/12 | Wed | 04:28 | 19:52 | 15h 24m |
| 08/13 | Thu | 04:30 | 19:50 | 15h 20m |
| 08/14 | Fri | 04:32 | 19:48 | 15h 15m |
| 08/15 | Sat | 04:34 | 19:45 | 15h 11m |
| 08/16 | Sun | 04:36 | 19:43 | 15h 07m |
| 08/17 | Mon | 04:38 | 19:40 | 15h 02m |
| 08/18 | Tue | 04:40 | 19:38 | 14h 58m |
| 08/19 | Wed | 04:42 | 19:36 | 14h 53m |
| 08/20 | Thu | 04:44 | 19:33 | 14h 49m |
| 08/21 | Fri | 04:46 | 19:31 | 14h 44m |
| 08/22 | Sat | 04:48 | 19:28 | 14h 40m |
| 08/23 | Sun | 04:50 | 19:26 | 14h 36m |
| 08/24 | Mon | 04:52 | 19:23 | 14h 31m |
| 08/25 | Tue | 04:54 | 19:21 | 14h 26m |
| 08/26 | Wed | 04:56 | 19:18 | 14h 22m |
| 08/27 | Thu | 04:58 | 19:16 | 14h 17m |
| 08/28 | Fri | 05:00 | 19:13 | 14h 13m |
| 08/29 | Sat | 05:02 | 19:10 | 14h 08m |
| 08/30 | Sun | 05:04 | 19:08 | 14h 04m |
| 08/31 | Mon | 05:06 | 19:05 | 13h 59m |
In August 2026, Nizhny Novgorod has an average of 15h 06m of daylight per day. Sunrise times range from 04:07 at the start of the month to 05:06 at the end, while sunset shifts from 20:16 to 19:05.
August in Nizhny Novgorod brings long summer days with late sunsets. Average sunrise in August is 04:36 and average sunset is 19:43. The daily table above shows the exact sunrise and sunset time for each day of the month.
Day length in Nizhny Novgorod in August changes throughout the month. Near the solstices (June 21 for the northern hemisphere, December 21 for the southern hemisphere), day length changes very slowly, less than 1 minute per day. Near the equinoxes (March 20 and September 22), day length changes rapidly, gaining or losing 2 to 4 minutes per day depending on latitude.
At Nizhny Novgorod's latitude of 56.3°, the rate of day length change in August is approximately 3 to 5 minutes per day during the weeks furthest from the solstices. This means that sunrise in Nizhny Novgorod shifts by approximately 60 to 90 minutes over the course of August.
Golden hour in Nizhny Novgorod in August occurs twice each day: in the morning shortly after sunrise, and in the evening before sunset. The duration depends on the sun's angle of elevation above the horizon, which varies with latitude and month. In Augustat Nizhny Novgorod's latitude of 56.3°, golden hour lasts approximately 90 to 120 minutes.
For photographers planning shoots in Nizhny Novgorod in August: plan to arrive at your location 30 to 40 minutes before the listed sunrise time to capture blue hour before golden hour begins. The transition from blue hour to golden hour creates the most dramatic color sequences. Evening golden hour in August begins about 45 to 60 minutes before sunset and produces warmer, more orange tones than the morning session.
Civil twilight in Nizhny Novgorod in August begins before sunrise and ends after sunset, creating windows of usable natural light even outside the official sunrise-to-sunset window. Civil twilight occurs when the sun is between 0 and 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical twilight spans 6 to 12 degrees below the horizon. Astronomical twilight spans 12 to 18 degrees below the horizon.
The total twilight window in Nizhny Novgorod in August extends the usable light day by approximately 90 to 120 minutes beyond the sunrise-to-sunset window. This extended twilight is valuable for photographers who want to shoot in soft, diffused light without harsh shadows.
Shooting in Nizhny Novgorod in August requires adapting to the season's specific light quality and timing. Camera settings for sunrise photography in August:
In August, Nizhny Novgorod's weather patterns affect photography conditions. Check cloud cover forecasts the evening before a planned shoot: a thin layer of clouds above the horizon creates more dramatic golden and orange tones than a clear sky. Fully overcast conditions produce flat, diffused light that is good for portraits but lacks the dramatic quality of golden hour. Partly cloudy skies create the most dramatic conditions.
All sunrise and sunset times in this August table for Nizhny Novgorod are calculated using Jean Meeus astronomical algorithms, implemented via the SunCalc library. Calculations use the coordinates of Nizhny Novgorod (56.2965°, 43.9361°) and the local timezone (Europe/Moscow). Times are accurate to within 1 minute and account for atmospheric refraction.
The times shown are for the center of the sun crossing the horizon. Sunrise is defined as the moment when the upper limb of the sun first appears above the mathematical horizon. Sunset is when the upper limb disappears below the horizon. Both definitions account for atmospheric refraction, which lifts the apparent position of the sun by approximately 0.5 to 1 degree near the horizon.
The average sunrise time in Nizhny Novgorod in August 2026 is approximately 04:36. This is based on the mid-month calculation for Nizhny Novgorod at latitude 56.30° and longitude 43.94°. Actual daily sunrise times vary from 04:07 on the first of the month to 05:06 on the last day. See the full daily table above for exact times.
Nizhny Novgorod receives an average of 15h 06m of daylight per day in August 2026. This is calculated as the difference between sunrise and sunset and does not include twilight periods. Day length varies from 16h 09m on the first of the month to 13h 59m on the last day.
The earliest sunrise in Nizhny Novgorod in August 2026 occurs on 2026-08-01 at 04:07. The latest sunrise in the month occurs on 2026-08-31 at 05:06.
Golden hour in Nizhny Novgorod in August occurs twice daily. Morning golden hour begins at sunrise (04:36 at mid-month) and lasts approximately 90 to 120 minutes. Evening golden hour begins approximately 45 to 60 minutes before sunset (19:43 at mid-month). The precise start of golden hour is when the sun's altitude drops below 6 degrees above the horizon.
August offers very early sunrise times in Nizhny Novgorod, which requires early wake-ups for photographers. However, the long days provide multiple shooting opportunities and the sun angle during golden hour is favorable for warm, directional light. Budget around 04:36 for your alarm.
Civil twilight in Nizhny Novgorod in August begins approximately 20 to 30 minutes before sunrise and ends 20 to 30 minutes after sunset. At Nizhny Novgorod's latitude of 56.3°, civil twilight in August starts around 04:11 in the morning. Civil twilight provides enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting and is considered the beginning of the usable photography window each day.