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Sunrise and sunset in Minsk, Belarus
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:32 AM–8:20 AM and 5:34 PM–6:22 PM
Times are local time in Minsk. Current time in Minsk →
Sunrise and sunset in Minsk through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 37m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 38m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8:10 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 28m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 8h 36m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 9:05 AM | 4:54 PM | 7h 49m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 9:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 7h 26m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:29 AM | 4:58 PM | 7h 30m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:21 AM | 5:18 PM | 7h 57m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:58 AM | 5:50 PM | 8h 52m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:32 AM | 6:18 PM | 9h 46m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:01 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 45m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 46m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 59m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 59m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 4m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:09 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 56m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:47 AM | 9:30 PM | 16h 44m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:39 AM | 9:43 PM | 17h 5m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:43 AM | 9:45 PM | 17h 2m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:57 AM | 9:35 PM | 16h 38m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 47m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 55m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 46m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 47m |
Calculated for 53.90°N, 27.57°E, including daylight saving time where Minsk uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Minsk this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 7m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 23m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:38 AM on June 15
- Latest sunset: 9:46 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Minsk today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:32 AM and sets at 6:22 PM in Minsk, giving 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Minsk?
The longest day in Minsk in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Minsk?
The shortest day in Minsk in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Minsk?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:38 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset is 9:46 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 Minsk?
Today, golden hour in Minsk is from sunrise (7:32 AM) to 8:20 AM in the morning, and from 5:34 PM to sunset (6:22 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.