Sunrise & sunset times in Donetsk, Ukraine
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:43 and sets at 20:25 in Donetsk. All times are shown in the Europe/Kyiv timezone.
Today in Donetsk
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Golden hour in Donetsk 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 Donetsk when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Donetsk (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Donetsk’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:13 | 16:02 | 11:38 | 8h 48m |
| February | 06:35 | 16:50 | 11:42 | 10h 15m |
| March | 05:42 | 17:33 | 11:37 | 11h 51m |
| April | 05:39 | 19:18 | 12:28 | 13h 39m |
| May | 04:50 | 20:00 | 12:25 | 15h 10m |
| June | 04:28 | 20:30 | 12:29 | 16h 01m |
| July | 04:44 | 20:24 | 12:34 | 15h 39m |
| August | 05:23 | 19:42 | 12:33 | 14h 19m |
| September | 06:05 | 18:41 | 12:24 | 12h 36m |
| October | 06:47 | 17:40 | 12:14 | 10h 52m |
| November | 06:34 | 15:51 | 11:13 | 9h 16m |
| December | 07:11 | 15:35 | 11:23 | 8h 23m |
Solar year in Donetsk (2026)
Day length in Donetsk swings by 7h 41m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Donetsk
Longest day in Donetsk: 15h 51m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 9m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 30m.
Moon tonight in Donetsk
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 Donetsk today?▼
The sun rises at 04:43 Europe/Kyiv in Donetsk, Ukraine today.
What time is sunset in Donetsk today?▼
The sun sets at 20:25 Europe/Kyiv in Donetsk today.
How long is the day in Donetsk today?▼
Daylight in Donetsk today lasts 15 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Donetsk?▼
The morning golden hour in Donetsk runs from 04:04 to 05:31, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:37 to 21:04.
What is the timezone of Donetsk?▼
Donetsk uses the Europe/Kyiv timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Donetsk?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Donetsk is 21 June 2026, with 16h 03m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Donetsk?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Donetsk is 21 December 2026, with 8h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Donetsk?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Donetsk swings by 7h 41m.