Sunrise & sunset times in Almaty, Kazakhstan
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:11 and sets at 19:34 in Almaty. All times are shown in the Asia/Almaty timezone.
Today in Almaty
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Golden hour in Almaty 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 Almaty when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Almaty (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Almaty’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:21 | 16:41 | 12:01 | 9h 20m |
| February | 06:50 | 17:22 | 12:06 | 10h 32m |
| March | 06:05 | 17:58 | 12:01 | 11h 53m |
| April | 05:10 | 18:34 | 11:52 | 13h 24m |
| May | 04:28 | 19:09 | 11:48 | 14h 40m |
| June | 04:11 | 19:34 | 11:52 | 15h 22m |
| July | 04:25 | 19:30 | 11:58 | 15h 04m |
| August | 04:57 | 18:55 | 11:56 | 13h 58m |
| September | 05:31 | 18:03 | 11:47 | 12h 31m |
| October | 06:05 | 17:09 | 11:38 | 11h 04m |
| November | 06:44 | 16:28 | 11:36 | 9h 43m |
| December | 07:17 | 16:17 | 11:47 | 9h 00m |
Solar year in Almaty (2026)
Day length in Almaty swings by 6h 25m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Almaty
Longest day in Almaty: 15h 13m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 47m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 11m.
Moon tonight in Almaty
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 Almaty today?▼
The sun rises at 04:11 Asia/Almaty in Almaty, Kazakhstan today.
What time is sunset in Almaty today?▼
The sun sets at 19:34 Asia/Almaty in Almaty today.
How long is the day in Almaty today?▼
Daylight in Almaty today lasts 15 hours and 22 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Almaty?▼
The morning golden hour in Almaty runs from 03:36 to 04:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:50 to 20:09.
What is the timezone of Almaty?▼
Almaty uses the Asia/Almaty timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Almaty?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Almaty is 21 June 2026, with 15h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Almaty?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Almaty is 22 December 2026, with 8h 59m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Almaty?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Almaty swings by 6h 25m.