Sunrise & sunset times in Makhachkala, Russia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:23 and sets at 19:27 in Makhachkala. All times are shown in the Europe/Moscow timezone.
Today in Makhachkala
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Makhachkala 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 Makhachkala when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Makhachkala (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Makhachkala’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:18 | 16:40 | 11:59 | 9h 22m |
| February | 06:47 | 17:20 | 12:04 | 10h 33m |
| March | 06:02 | 17:56 | 11:58 | 11h 53m |
| April | 05:08 | 18:32 | 11:50 | 13h 23m |
| May | 04:27 | 19:06 | 11:46 | 14h 39m |
| June | 04:10 | 19:30 | 11:50 | 15h 20m |
| July | 04:24 | 19:27 | 11:55 | 15h 02m |
| August | 04:55 | 18:52 | 11:54 | 13h 56m |
| September | 05:29 | 18:00 | 11:45 | 12h 31m |
| October | 06:03 | 17:07 | 11:35 | 11h 04m |
| November | 06:42 | 16:26 | 11:34 | 9h 44m |
| December | 07:14 | 16:15 | 11:45 | 9h 01m |
Solar year in Makhachkala (2026)
Day length in Makhachkala swings by 6h 21m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Makhachkala
Longest day in Makhachkala: 15h 11m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 49m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 54m.
Moon tonight in Makhachkala
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 Makhachkala today?▼
The sun rises at 04:23 Europe/Moscow in Makhachkala, Russia today.
What time is sunset in Makhachkala today?▼
The sun sets at 19:27 Europe/Moscow in Makhachkala today.
How long is the day in Makhachkala today?▼
Daylight in Makhachkala today lasts 15 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Makhachkala?▼
The morning golden hour in Makhachkala runs from 03:49 to 05:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:45 to 20:01.
What is the timezone of Makhachkala?▼
Makhachkala uses the Europe/Moscow timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Makhachkala?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Makhachkala is 21 June 2026, with 15h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Makhachkala?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Makhachkala is 21 December 2026, with 9h 00m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Makhachkala?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Makhachkala swings by 6h 21m.