Sunrise & sunset times in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:18 and sets at 18:23 in Ashgabat. All times are shown in the Asia/Ashgabat timezone.
Today in Ashgabat
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ashgabat (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ashgabat’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:21 | 18:10 | 13:15 | 9h 49m |
| February | 07:56 | 18:44 | 13:20 | 10h 48m |
| March | 07:18 | 19:13 | 13:15 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:31 | 19:42 | 13:06 | 13h 10m |
| May | 05:56 | 20:09 | 13:02 | 14h 13m |
| June | 05:43 | 20:30 | 13:06 | 14h 46m |
| July | 05:55 | 20:28 | 13:12 | 14h 32m |
| August | 06:21 | 19:59 | 13:11 | 13h 38m |
| September | 06:48 | 19:14 | 13:01 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:14 | 18:29 | 12:52 | 11h 14m |
| November | 07:46 | 17:54 | 12:51 | 10h 08m |
| December | 08:14 | 17:48 | 13:01 | 9h 33m |
Solar year in Ashgabat (2026)
Day length in Ashgabat swings by 5h 16m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ashgabat
Longest day in Ashgabat: 14h 38m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 22m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 50m.
Moon tonight in Ashgabat
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Ashgabat today?▼
The sun rises at 07:18 Asia/Ashgabat in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan today.
What time is sunset in Ashgabat today?▼
The sun sets at 18:23 Asia/Ashgabat in Ashgabat today.
How long is the day in Ashgabat today?▼
Daylight in Ashgabat today lasts 11 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ashgabat?▼
The morning golden hour in Ashgabat runs from 06:51 to 07:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:47 to 18:50.
What is the timezone of Ashgabat?▼
Ashgabat uses the Asia/Ashgabat timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Ashgabat?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ashgabat is 21 June 2026, with 14h 48m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ashgabat?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ashgabat is 22 December 2026, with 9h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ashgabat?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ashgabat swings by 5h 16m.
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