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Sunrise and sunset in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:02 AM–6:41 AM and 4:38 PM–5:17 PM
Times are local time in Almaty. Current time in Almaty →
Sunrise and sunset in Almaty through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 6m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 19m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 44m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 0m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 19m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 54m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 30m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 10m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 51m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 42m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:12 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 22m |
| May 1, 2027 | 4:47 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 6m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:30 AM | 7:09 PM | 14h 39m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 15h 9m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 15h 22m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:16 AM | 7:37 PM | 15h 21m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:26 AM | 7:32 PM | 15h 6m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 4:42 AM | 7:16 PM | 14h 34m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 4:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 14h 0m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 14m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 34m |
Calculated for 43.25°N, 76.95°E, including daylight saving time where Almaty uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Almaty this year
- Longest day: June 22 (15h 24m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 58m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:12 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 7:37 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Almaty today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 5:17 PM in Almaty, giving 11 hours 14 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Almaty?
The longest day in Almaty in 2026 is June 22, with 15 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Almaty?
The shortest day in Almaty in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 58 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Almaty?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:12 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 7:37 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Almaty?
Today, golden hour in Almaty is from sunrise (6:02 AM) to 6:41 AM in the morning, and from 4:38 PM to sunset (5:17 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.