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Sunrise and sunset in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:30 AM–8:28 AM and 5:04 PM–6:02 PM
Times are local time in Saint Petersburg. Current time in Saint Petersburg →
Sunrise and sunset in Saint Petersburg through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 31m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 15m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8:20 AM | 5:06 PM | 8h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:56 AM | 4:32 PM | 7h 36m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 9:33 AM | 4:04 PM | 6h 31m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 9:56 AM | 3:53 PM | 5h 58m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 10:01 AM | 4:04 PM | 6h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:48 AM | 4:30 PM | 6h 42m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 9:15 AM | 5:11 PM | 7h 57m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:39 AM | 5:48 PM | 9h 9m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 25m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 41m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 14m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 30m |
| May 1, 2027 | 4:59 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 55m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:24 AM | 9:28 PM | 17h 5m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 3:50 AM | 10:05 PM | 18h 14m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 3:37 AM | 10:23 PM | 18h 47m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 3:42 AM | 10:25 PM | 18h 43m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:03 AM | 10:08 PM | 18h 5m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 4:39 AM | 9:32 PM | 16h 53m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:13 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 43m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 13m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 58m |
Calculated for 59.94°N, 30.31°E, including daylight saving time where Saint Petersburg uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Saint Petersburg this year
- Longest day: June 21 (18h 51m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (5h 53m)
- Earliest sunrise: 3:36 AM on June 16
- Latest sunset: 10:27 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Saint Petersburg today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:30 AM and sets at 6:02 PM in Saint Petersburg, giving 10 hours 31 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Saint Petersburg?
The longest day in Saint Petersburg in 2026 is June 21, with 18 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Saint Petersburg?
The shortest day in Saint Petersburg in 2026 is December 22, with 5 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Saint Petersburg?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 3:36 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset is 10:27 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 Saint Petersburg?
Today, golden hour in Saint Petersburg is from sunrise (7:30 AM) to 8:28 AM in the morning, and from 5:04 PM to sunset (6:02 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.