Sunrise & sunset times in Baku, Azerbaijan
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:09 and sets at 20:12 in Baku. All times are shown in the Asia/Baku timezone.
Today in Baku
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Golden hour in Baku today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Baku when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Baku (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Baku’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:01 | 17:38 | 12:49 | 9h 36m |
| February | 07:34 | 18:15 | 12:54 | 10h 41m |
| March | 06:52 | 18:46 | 12:49 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:02 | 19:19 | 12:40 | 13h 16m |
| May | 05:24 | 19:49 | 12:36 | 14h 25m |
| June | 05:09 | 20:12 | 12:40 | 15h 02m |
| July | 05:22 | 20:09 | 12:46 | 14h 46m |
| August | 05:51 | 19:38 | 12:44 | 13h 46m |
| September | 06:20 | 18:49 | 12:35 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:51 | 18:00 | 12:26 | 11h 09m |
| November | 07:26 | 17:23 | 12:24 | 9h 57m |
| December | 07:56 | 17:14 | 12:35 | 9h 18m |
Solar year in Baku (2026)
Day length in Baku swings by 5h 46m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Baku
Longest day in Baku: 14h 53m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 7m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 52m.
Moon tonight in Baku
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Baku today?▼
The sun rises at 05:09 Asia/Baku in Baku, Azerbaijan today.
What time is sunset in Baku today?▼
The sun sets at 20:12 Asia/Baku in Baku today.
How long is the day in Baku today?▼
Daylight in Baku today lasts 15 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Baku?▼
The morning golden hour in Baku runs from 04:36 to 05:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:31 to 20:45.
What is the timezone of Baku?▼
Baku uses the Asia/Baku timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Baku?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Baku is 21 June 2026, with 15h 03m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Baku?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Baku is 22 December 2026, with 9h 17m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Baku?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Baku swings by 5h 46m.