Sunrise and Sunset in Aktobe Today
In Aktobe, Kazakhstan, the sun rises today on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 08:12 and sets at 17:36. The day length is 9h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 12:54.
Aktobe: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Aktobe at 12:54 – 54 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:59, the latest on December 31 at 09:10.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 17:07 and latest on June 25 at 21:25.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 23 min more daylight than the shortest.
Aktobe through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 09:05 | 17:36 | 8 h 31 min | west-southwest 237° | 68 h |
| Feb | 08:22 | 18:28 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 251° | 105 h |
| Mar | 07:25 | 19:15 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 154 h |
| Apr | 06:18 | 20:05 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 287° | 216 h |
| May | 05:24 | 20:51 | 15 h 27 min | west-northwest 302° | 291 h |
| Jun | 05:00 | 21:23 | 16 h 24 min | northwest 310° | 325 h |
| Jul | 05:17 | 21:16 | 15 h 59 min | northwest 306° | 319 h |
| Aug | 05:59 | 20:30 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 293° | 283 h |
| Sep | 06:46 | 19:25 | 12 h 39 min | west 276° | 207 h |
| Oct | 07:33 | 18:20 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 257° | 139 h |
| Nov | 08:24 | 17:26 | 9 h 2 min | west-southwest 241° | 71 h |
| Dec | 09:04 | 17:08 | 8 h 4 min | southwest 233° | 55 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 77° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 325 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 55 – 2,233 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Aqtobe, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Aktobe
Morning: 07:51–09:02 · Evening: 16:46–17:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Aktobe, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:51 to 09:02. The evening golden hour extends from 16:46 to 17:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Aktobe
Morning: 07:37–07:51 · Evening: 17:57–18:11
The Blue Hour in Aktobe offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:37 to 07:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:57 to 18:11, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Aktobe
Aktobe is located at a latitude of 50.28° and a longitude of 57.21°. The city is in the Asia/Aqtobe timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Aktobe vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Aktobe
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Aktobe. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Aktobe, with up to 16h 25m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Aktobe sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Aktobe brings the shortest days with only 8h 2m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Aktobe
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Aktobe (50.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Aktobe
When does the sun rise in Aktobe today?
Today the sun rises in Aktobe at 08:12 and sets at 17:36.
How long is the day in Aktobe today?
The day lasts 9h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Aktobe today?
In the morning from 07:51–09:02, in the evening from 16:46–17:57.
When is the longest day in Aktobe?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 2m.
When does it get dark in Aktobe today?
It is dark from 18:11, fully dark from 19:28.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Aktobe. All times are in local time. How it is calculated