Sunrise & sunset times in Irkutsk, Russia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 21:18 in Irkutsk. All times are shown in the Asia/Irkutsk timezone.
Today in Irkutsk
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Golden hour in Irkutsk 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 Irkutsk when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Irkutsk (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Irkutsk’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 09:05 | 17:19 | 13:12 | 8h 13m |
| February | 08:19 | 18:15 | 13:16 | 9h 56m |
| March | 07:17 | 19:06 | 13:11 | 11h 48m |
| April | 06:06 | 20:00 | 13:02 | 13h 54m |
| May | 05:08 | 20:51 | 12:59 | 15h 42m |
| June | 04:40 | 21:26 | 13:03 | 16h 45m |
| July | 04:58 | 21:17 | 13:08 | 16h 19m |
| August | 05:45 | 20:28 | 13:07 | 14h 42m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:18 | 12:58 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:27 | 18:09 | 12:48 | 10h 41m |
| November | 08:23 | 17:10 | 12:47 | 8h 47m |
| December | 09:05 | 16:49 | 12:57 | 7h 43m |
Solar year in Irkutsk (2026)
Day length in Irkutsk swings by 9h 06m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Irkutsk
Longest day in Irkutsk: 16h 33m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 27m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 8m.
Moon tonight in Irkutsk
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Irkutsk today?▼
The sun rises at 04:57 Asia/Irkutsk in Irkutsk, Russia today.
What time is sunset in Irkutsk today?▼
The sun sets at 21:18 Asia/Irkutsk in Irkutsk today.
How long is the day in Irkutsk today?▼
Daylight in Irkutsk today lasts 16 hours and 21 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Irkutsk?▼
The morning golden hour in Irkutsk runs from 04:11 to 05:51, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:25 to 22:05.
What is the timezone of Irkutsk?▼
Irkutsk uses the Asia/Irkutsk timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Irkutsk?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Irkutsk is 21 June 2026, with 16h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Irkutsk?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Irkutsk is 22 December 2026, with 7h 42m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Irkutsk?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Irkutsk swings by 9h 06m.