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Sunrise and sunset in Moscow, Russia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:54 AM–7:45 AM and 4:49 PM–5:39 PM
Times are local time in Moscow. Current time in Moscow →
Sunrise and sunset in Moscow through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 36m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 32m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 17m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 20m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:35 AM | 4:04 PM | 7h 28m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:54 AM | 3:57 PM | 7h 3m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:00 AM | 4:07 PM | 7h 7m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:51 AM | 4:28 PM | 7h 37m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:25 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 37m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:57 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 40m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 44m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 3m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 7m |
| May 1, 2027 | 4:49 AM | 8:06 PM | 15h 18m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 16h 14m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 3:55 AM | 9:02 PM | 17h 7m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 3:45 AM | 9:16 PM | 17h 31m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 3:50 AM | 9:18 PM | 17h 28m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:06 AM | 9:06 PM | 17h 0m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 4:34 AM | 8:39 PM | 16h 5m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:01 AM | 8:09 PM | 15h 8m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 53m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 50m |
Calculated for 55.76°N, 37.62°E, including daylight saving time where Moscow uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Moscow this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 33m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 0m)
- Earliest sunrise: 3:45 AM on June 15
- Latest sunset: 9:19 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Moscow today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 5:39 PM in Moscow, giving 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Moscow?
The longest day in Moscow in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Moscow?
The shortest day in Moscow in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Moscow?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 3:45 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset is 9:19 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Moscow?
Today, golden hour in Moscow is from sunrise (6:54 AM) to 7:45 AM in the morning, and from 4:49 PM to sunset (5:39 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.