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Sunrise and sunset in Kyiv, Ukraine
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:16 AM–8:00 AM and 5:30 PM–6:15 PM
Times are local time in Kyiv. Current time in Kyiv →
Sunrise and sunset in Kyiv through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 41m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 48m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 47m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:14 PM | 9h 2m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 3:59 PM | 8h 22m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 3:55 PM | 8h 3m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:59 AM | 4:05 PM | 8h 5m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 29m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 15m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 3m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 55m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 48m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 53m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 45m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 42m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:12 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 26m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:53 AM | 9:00 PM | 16h 7m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:47 AM | 9:11 PM | 16h 25m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:51 AM | 9:14 PM | 16h 23m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:03 AM | 9:05 PM | 16h 2m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 19m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 34m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 34m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 42m |
Calculated for 50.43°N, 30.52°E, including daylight saving time where Kyiv uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Kyiv this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 27m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 0m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:47 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 9:14 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Kyiv today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:15 PM in Kyiv, giving 10 hours 59 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Kyiv?
The longest day in Kyiv in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kyiv?
The shortest day in Kyiv in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kyiv?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:47 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 9:14 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Kyiv?
Today, golden hour in Kyiv is from sunrise (7:16 AM) to 8:00 AM in the morning, and from 5:30 PM to sunset (6:15 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.