Sunrise & sunset times in Shymkent, Kazakhstan
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:44 and sets at 19:59 in Shymkent. All times are shown in the Asia/Almaty timezone.
Today in Shymkent
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Golden hour in Shymkent 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 Shymkent when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Shymkent (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Shymkent’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:48 | 17:14 | 12:30 | 9h 25m |
| February | 07:18 | 17:53 | 12:35 | 10h 35m |
| March | 06:34 | 18:27 | 12:30 | 11h 53m |
| April | 05:41 | 19:02 | 12:21 | 13h 21m |
| May | 05:00 | 19:35 | 12:17 | 14h 35m |
| June | 04:44 | 19:59 | 12:22 | 15h 15m |
| July | 04:58 | 19:56 | 12:27 | 14h 58m |
| August | 05:28 | 19:22 | 12:26 | 13h 54m |
| September | 06:01 | 18:31 | 12:16 | 12h 30m |
| October | 06:34 | 17:40 | 12:07 | 11h 06m |
| November | 07:11 | 17:00 | 12:06 | 9h 48m |
| December | 07:43 | 16:49 | 12:16 | 9h 06m |
Solar year in Shymkent (2026)
Day length in Shymkent swings by 6h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Shymkent
Longest day in Shymkent: 15h 6m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 54m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 4m.
Moon tonight in Shymkent
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Shymkent today?▼
The sun rises at 04:44 Asia/Almaty in Shymkent, Kazakhstan today.
What time is sunset in Shymkent today?▼
The sun sets at 19:59 Asia/Almaty in Shymkent today.
How long is the day in Shymkent today?▼
Daylight in Shymkent today lasts 15 hours and 15 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shymkent?▼
The morning golden hour in Shymkent runs from 04:09 to 05:26, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:16 to 20:34.
What is the timezone of Shymkent?▼
Shymkent 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 Shymkent?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Shymkent is 21 June 2026, with 15h 17m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Shymkent?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Shymkent is 22 December 2026, with 9h 05m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Shymkent?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Shymkent swings by 6h 12m.