Sunrise & sunset times in Minsk, Belarus
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 20:37 in Minsk. All times are shown in the Europe/Minsk timezone.
Today in Minsk
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Golden hour in Minsk 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 Minsk when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Minsk (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Minsk’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 09:19 | 17:18 | 13:19 | 7h 58m |
| February | 08:29 | 18:18 | 13:23 | 9h 49m |
| March | 07:24 | 19:13 | 13:18 | 11h 48m |
| April | 06:09 | 20:11 | 13:09 | 14h 01m |
| May | 05:07 | 21:05 | 13:06 | 15h 57m |
| June | 04:37 | 21:43 | 13:10 | 17h 05m |
| July | 04:57 | 21:33 | 13:15 | 16h 35m |
| August | 05:47 | 20:39 | 13:14 | 14h 51m |
| September | 06:42 | 19:26 | 13:04 | 12h 43m |
| October | 07:37 | 18:12 | 12:55 | 10h 35m |
| November | 08:36 | 17:11 | 12:54 | 8h 34m |
| December | 09:21 | 16:47 | 13:04 | 7h 26m |
Solar year in Minsk (2026)
Day length in Minsk swings by 9h 44m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Minsk
Longest day in Minsk: 16h 52m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 8m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 33m.
Moon tonight in Minsk
Next full moon on 28 August 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Minsk today?▼
The sun rises at 05:49 Europe/Minsk in Minsk, Belarus today.
What time is sunset in Minsk today?▼
The sun sets at 20:37 Europe/Minsk in Minsk today.
How long is the day in Minsk today?▼
Daylight in Minsk today lasts 14 hours and 47 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Minsk?▼
The morning golden hour in Minsk runs from 05:09 to 06:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:48 to 21:17.
What is the timezone of Minsk?▼
Minsk uses the Europe/Minsk timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Minsk?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Minsk is 21 June 2026, with 17h 07m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Minsk?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Minsk is 21 December 2026, with 7h 24m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Minsk?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Minsk swings by 9h 44m.