Home / Sunrise & sunset / Baku
Sunrise and sunset in Baku, Azerbaijan
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:48 AM–7:25 AM and 5:31 PM–6:07 PM
Times are local time in Baku. Current time in Baku →
Sunrise and sunset in Baku through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 11m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 29m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 58m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 31m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 19m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:04 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 20m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:03 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 36m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 7m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 40m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 15m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 38m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 15m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 54m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 24m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 51m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:11 AM | 8:13 PM | 15h 2m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:15 AM | 8:15 PM | 15h 1m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 48m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 19m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 49m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 7m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 40.38°N, 49.85°E, including daylight saving time where Baku uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Baku this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 3m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 17m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:11 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:16 PM on June 27
Questions
What time is sunrise in Baku today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 6:07 PM in Baku, giving 11 hours 19 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Baku?
The longest day in Baku in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Baku?
The shortest day in Baku in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Baku?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:11 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:16 PM on June 27. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Baku?
Today, golden hour in Baku is from sunrise (6:48 AM) to 7:25 AM in the morning, and from 5:31 PM to sunset (6:07 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.