Sunrise & sunset times in Moscow, Russia
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 17:57 in Moscow. All times are shown in the Europe/Moscow timezone.
Today in Moscow
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Golden hour in Moscow 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 Moscow when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Moscow (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Moscow’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:49 | 16:28 | 12:38 | 7h 39m |
| February | 07:54 | 17:33 | 12:43 | 9h 39m |
| March | 06:45 | 18:32 | 12:38 | 11h 47m |
| April | 05:25 | 19:35 | 12:29 | 14h 10m |
| May | 04:18 | 20:34 | 12:25 | 16h 16m |
| June | 03:44 | 21:15 | 12:30 | 17h 31m |
| July | 04:05 | 21:04 | 12:35 | 16h 58m |
| August | 05:01 | 20:05 | 12:34 | 15h 04m |
| September | 06:00 | 18:47 | 12:24 | 12h 46m |
| October | 07:00 | 17:29 | 12:15 | 10h 29m |
| November | 08:04 | 16:22 | 12:14 | 8h 18m |
| December | 08:52 | 15:56 | 12:24 | 7h 03m |
Solar year in Moscow (2026)
Day length in Moscow swings by 10h 33m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Moscow
Longest day in Moscow: 17h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 6h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 56m.
Moon tonight in Moscow
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Moscow today?▼
The sun rises at 06:37 Europe/Moscow in Moscow, Russia today.
What time is sunset in Moscow today?▼
The sun sets at 17:57 Europe/Moscow in Moscow today.
How long is the day in Moscow today?▼
Daylight in Moscow today lasts 11 hours and 19 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Moscow?▼
The morning golden hour in Moscow runs from 06:01 to 07:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:07 to 18:34.
What is the timezone of Moscow?▼
Moscow 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 Moscow?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Moscow is 21 June 2026, with 17h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Moscow?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Moscow is 21 December 2026, with 7h 00m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Moscow?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Moscow swings by 10h 33m.