Sunrise & sunset times in Samara, Russia
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:21 and sets at 20:05 in Samara. All times are shown in the Europe/Samara timezone.
Today in Samara
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Golden hour in Samara 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 Samara when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Samara (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Samara’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:46 | 16:51 | 12:48 | 8h 05m |
| February | 07:57 | 17:50 | 12:53 | 9h 52m |
| March | 06:54 | 18:43 | 12:48 | 11h 48m |
| April | 05:40 | 19:39 | 12:39 | 13h 58m |
| May | 04:40 | 20:31 | 12:35 | 15h 51m |
| June | 04:11 | 21:08 | 12:39 | 16h 56m |
| July | 04:30 | 20:59 | 12:45 | 16h 28m |
| August | 05:19 | 20:07 | 12:43 | 14h 47m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:55 | 12:34 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:05 | 17:43 | 12:25 | 10h 38m |
| November | 08:03 | 16:43 | 12:24 | 8h 40m |
| December | 08:47 | 16:21 | 12:34 | 7h 34m |
Solar year in Samara (2026)
Day length in Samara swings by 9h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Samara
Longest day in Samara: 16h 44m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 16m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 29m.
Moon tonight in Samara
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 Samara today?▼
The sun rises at 05:21 Europe/Samara in Samara, Russia today.
What time is sunset in Samara today?▼
The sun sets at 20:05 Europe/Samara in Samara today.
How long is the day in Samara today?▼
Daylight in Samara today lasts 14 hours and 43 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Samara?▼
The morning golden hour in Samara runs from 04:41 to 06:09, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:16 to 20:44.
What is the timezone of Samara?▼
Samara uses the Europe/Samara timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Samara?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Samara is 21 June 2026, with 16h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Samara?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Samara is 22 December 2026, with 7h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Samara?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Samara swings by 9h 27m.