Sunrise & sunset times in Kyiv, Ukraine
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:45 and sets at 21:11 in Kyiv. All times are shown in the Europe/Kyiv timezone.
Today in Kyiv
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Golden hour in Kyiv 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 Kyiv when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kyiv (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kyiv’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:52 | 16:22 | 12:07 | 8h 30m |
| February | 07:09 | 17:15 | 12:11 | 10h 05m |
| March | 06:12 | 18:02 | 12:06 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:04 | 19:52 | 12:57 | 13h 47m |
| May | 05:10 | 20:38 | 12:54 | 15h 28m |
| June | 04:45 | 21:11 | 12:58 | 16h 25m |
| July | 05:03 | 21:03 | 13:03 | 16h 00m |
| August | 05:46 | 20:17 | 13:02 | 14h 31m |
| September | 06:33 | 19:12 | 12:53 | 12h 38m |
| October | 07:20 | 18:06 | 12:43 | 10h 46m |
| November | 07:11 | 16:12 | 11:42 | 9h 00m |
| December | 07:51 | 15:54 | 11:52 | 8h 02m |
Solar year in Kyiv (2026)
Day length in Kyiv swings by 8h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kyiv
Longest day in Kyiv: 16h 14m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 46m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 12m.
Moon tonight in Kyiv
Next full moon on 29 June 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 Kyiv today?▼
The sun rises at 04:45 Europe/Kyiv in Kyiv, Ukraine today.
What time is sunset in Kyiv today?▼
The sun sets at 21:11 Europe/Kyiv in Kyiv today.
How long is the day in Kyiv today?▼
Daylight in Kyiv today lasts 16 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kyiv?▼
The morning golden hour in Kyiv runs from 04:00 to 05:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:18 to 21:56.
What is the timezone of Kyiv?▼
Kyiv 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 Kyiv?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kyiv is 21 June 2026, with 16h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kyiv?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kyiv is 21 December 2026, with 8h 00m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kyiv?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kyiv swings by 8h 27m.