Sunrise & sunset times in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 19:02 in Samarkand. All times are shown in the Asia/Samarkand timezone.
Today in Samarkand
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Samarkand 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 Samarkand when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Samarkand (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Samarkand’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:51 | 17:31 | 12:41 | 9h 40m |
| February | 07:24 | 18:08 | 12:46 | 10h 43m |
| March | 06:44 | 18:38 | 12:41 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:55 | 19:09 | 12:32 | 13h 14m |
| May | 05:18 | 19:39 | 12:28 | 14h 21m |
| June | 05:03 | 20:01 | 12:32 | 14h 57m |
| July | 05:16 | 19:59 | 12:38 | 14h 42m |
| August | 05:44 | 19:28 | 12:36 | 13h 44m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:41 | 12:27 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:41 | 17:53 | 12:17 | 11h 11m |
| November | 07:16 | 17:16 | 12:16 | 10h 00m |
| December | 07:45 | 17:08 | 12:27 | 9h 23m |
Solar year in Samarkand (2026)
Day length in Samarkand swings by 5h 37m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Samarkand
Longest day in Samarkand: 14h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 49m.
Moon tonight in Samarkand
Next full moon on 26 September 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 Samarkand today?▼
The sun rises at 06:00 Asia/Samarkand in Samarkand, Uzbekistan today.
What time is sunset in Samarkand today?▼
The sun sets at 19:02 Asia/Samarkand in Samarkand today.
How long is the day in Samarkand today?▼
Daylight in Samarkand today lasts 13 hours and 1 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Samarkand?▼
The morning golden hour in Samarkand runs from 05:33 to 06:36, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:26 to 19:29.
What is the timezone of Samarkand?▼
Samarkand uses the Asia/Samarkand timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Samarkand?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Samarkand is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Samarkand?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Samarkand is 22 December 2026, with 9h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Samarkand?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Samarkand swings by 5h 37m.