Sunrise & sunset times in Saint Petersburg, Russia
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 20:49 in Saint Petersburg. All times are shown in the Europe/Moscow timezone.
Today in Saint Petersburg
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Golden hour in Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Saint Petersburg (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Saint Petersburg’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 09:45 | 16:30 | 13:08 | 6h 44m |
| February | 08:36 | 17:49 | 13:12 | 9h 12m |
| March | 07:15 | 19:00 | 13:07 | 11h 44m |
| April | 05:42 | 20:16 | 12:58 | 14h 33m |
| May | 04:21 | 21:29 | 12:55 | 17h 08m |
| June | 03:35 | 22:23 | 12:59 | 18h 47m |
| July | 04:02 | 22:05 | 13:04 | 18h 02m |
| August | 05:13 | 20:51 | 13:03 | 15h 38m |
| September | 06:26 | 19:20 | 12:53 | 12h 53m |
| October | 07:37 | 17:50 | 12:44 | 10h 12m |
| November | 08:55 | 16:29 | 12:43 | 7h 33m |
| December | 09:55 | 15:52 | 12:53 | 5h 57m |
Solar year in Saint Petersburg (2026)
Day length in Saint Petersburg swings by 12h 57m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Saint Petersburg
Longest day in Saint Petersburg: 18h 28m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 5h 32m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 15m.
Moon tonight in Saint Petersburg
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Saint Petersburg today?▼
The sun rises at 05:15 Europe/Moscow in Saint Petersburg, Russia today.
What time is sunset in Saint Petersburg today?▼
The sun sets at 20:49 Europe/Moscow in Saint Petersburg today.
How long is the day in Saint Petersburg today?▼
Daylight in Saint Petersburg today lasts 15 hours and 33 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Saint Petersburg?▼
The morning golden hour in Saint Petersburg runs from 04:24 to 06:15, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:49 to 21:39.
What is the timezone of Saint Petersburg?▼
Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Saint Petersburg is 21 June 2026, with 18h 51m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Saint Petersburg?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Saint Petersburg is 21 December 2026, with 5h 53m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Saint Petersburg?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Saint Petersburg swings by 12h 57m.