Sunrise & sunset times in Astrakhan, Russia
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 19:25 in Astrakhan. All times are shown in the Europe/Astrakhan timezone.
Today in Astrakhan
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Golden hour in Astrakhan 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 Astrakhan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Astrakhan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Astrakhan’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:27 | 17:27 | 12:57 | 9h 00m |
| February | 07:51 | 18:13 | 13:01 | 10h 21m |
| March | 07:01 | 18:53 | 12:56 | 11h 52m |
| April | 06:01 | 19:35 | 12:47 | 13h 33m |
| May | 05:14 | 20:14 | 12:44 | 14h 59m |
| June | 04:55 | 20:41 | 12:48 | 15h 46m |
| July | 05:10 | 20:36 | 12:53 | 15h 26m |
| August | 05:46 | 19:57 | 12:52 | 14h 11m |
| September | 06:25 | 18:59 | 12:43 | 12h 34m |
| October | 07:04 | 18:01 | 12:33 | 10h 57m |
| November | 07:48 | 17:15 | 12:32 | 9h 26m |
| December | 08:24 | 17:01 | 12:42 | 8h 37m |
Solar year in Astrakhan (2026)
Day length in Astrakhan swings by 7h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Astrakhan
Longest day in Astrakhan: 15h 36m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 24m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 2m.
Moon tonight in Astrakhan
Next full moon on 26 September 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 Astrakhan today?▼
The sun rises at 06:09 Europe/Astrakhan in Astrakhan, Russia today.
What time is sunset in Astrakhan today?▼
The sun sets at 19:25 Europe/Astrakhan in Astrakhan today.
How long is the day in Astrakhan today?▼
Daylight in Astrakhan today lasts 13 hours and 16 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Astrakhan?▼
The morning golden hour in Astrakhan runs from 05:37 to 06:49, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:45 to 19:56.
What is the timezone of Astrakhan?▼
Astrakhan uses the Europe/Astrakhan timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Astrakhan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Astrakhan is 21 June 2026, with 15h 48m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Astrakhan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Astrakhan is 22 December 2026, with 8h 36m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Astrakhan?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Astrakhan swings by 7h 12m.