Sunrise and Sunset in Almaty Today
In Almaty, Kazakhstan, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 06:39 and sets at 16:32. The day length is 9h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 11:36.
Almaty: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Almaty at 11:36 – 24 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 04:12, the latest on January 3 at 07:24.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:17 and latest on June 27 at 19:36.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 25 min more daylight than the shortest.
Almaty 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 | 07:21 | 16:42 | 9 h 20 min | west-southwest 241° | 112 h |
| Feb | 06:50 | 17:23 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 253° | 119 h |
| Mar | 06:05 | 17:58 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 163 h |
| Apr | 05:11 | 18:35 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 284° | 188 h |
| May | 04:29 | 19:09 | 14 h 40 min | west-northwest 297° | 235 h |
| Jun | 04:12 | 19:34 | 15 h 22 min | northwest 304° | 260 h |
| Jul | 04:26 | 19:30 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 301° | 280 h |
| Aug | 04:57 | 18:55 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 290° | 278 h |
| Sep | 05:31 | 18:03 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 244 h |
| Oct | 06:05 | 17:10 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° | 189 h |
| Nov | 06:45 | 16:28 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 245° | 117 h |
| Dec | 07:17 | 16:17 | 9 h 0 min | west-southwest 238° | 94 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 280 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 94 – 2,279 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Almaty, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Almaty
Morning: 06:21–07:22 · Evening: 15:50–16:51
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Almaty, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:21 to 07:22. The evening golden hour extends from 15:50 to 16:51. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Almaty
Morning: 06:09–06:21 · Evening: 16:51–17:03
The Blue Hour in Almaty offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:21, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:51 to 17:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Almaty
Almaty is located at a latitude of 43.22° and a longitude of 76.85°. The city is in the Asia/Almaty timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Almaty vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Almaty
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Almaty. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Almaty, with up to 15h 23m 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 Almaty sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Almaty brings the shortest days with only 8h 59m 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 Almaty
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Almaty (43.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 53m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Almaty
When does the sun rise in Almaty today?
Today the sun rises in Almaty at 06:41 and sets at 16:31.
How long is the day in Almaty today?
The day lasts 9h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Almaty today?
In the morning from 06:22–07:23, in the evening from 15:49–16:50.
When is the longest day in Almaty?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 59m.
When does it get dark in Almaty today?
It is dark from 17:02, fully dark from 18:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Almaty. All times are in local time. How it is calculated