Sunrise and Sunset in Donetsk Today
In Donetsk, Ukraine, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:19 and sets at 16:04. The day length is 9h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 11:12.
Donetsk: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Donetsk at 11:12 – 48 min before 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 16 at 04:28, the latest on January 1 at 07:18.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 15:35 and latest on June 25 at 20:32.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.
Donetsk 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 | 07:13 | 16:02 | 8 h 49 min | west-southwest 239° | 50 h |
| Feb | 06:35 | 16:50 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 252° | 75 h |
| Mar | 05:42 | 17:33 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 127 h |
| Apr | 05:39 | 19:18 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 286° | 188 h |
| May | 04:50 | 20:00 | 15 h 11 min | west-northwest 300° | 279 h |
| Jun | 04:28 | 20:30 | 16 h 2 min | northwest 307° | 292 h |
| Jul | 04:44 | 20:24 | 15 h 40 min | northwest 304° | 319 h |
| Aug | 05:23 | 19:42 | 14 h 19 min | west-northwest 292° | 298 h |
| Sep | 06:05 | 18:41 | 12 h 36 min | west 275° | 215 h |
| Oct | 06:47 | 17:40 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 258° | 134 h |
| Nov | 06:34 | 15:51 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 243° | 64 h |
| Dec | 07:11 | 15:35 | 8 h 24 min | southwest 235° | 38 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 73° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 319 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 38 – 2,079 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Luhansk, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Donetsk
Morning: 05:59–07:05 · Evening: 15:18–16:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Donetsk, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:59 to 07:05. The evening golden hour extends from 15:18 to 16:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Donetsk
Morning: 05:46–05:59 · Evening: 16:24–16:37
The Blue Hour in Donetsk offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:46 to 05:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:24 to 16:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Donetsk
Donetsk is located at a latitude of 48.02° and a longitude of 37.80°. The city is in the Europe/Kyiv timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Donetsk vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Donetsk
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Donetsk. 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 Donetsk, with up to 16h 3m 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 Donetsk sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Donetsk brings the shortest days with only 8h 22m 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 Donetsk
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Donetsk (48° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Donetsk
When does the sun rise in Donetsk today?
Today the sun rises in Donetsk at 06:19 and sets at 16:04.
How long is the day in Donetsk today?
The day lasts 9h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Donetsk today?
In the morning from 05:59–07:05, in the evening from 15:18–16:24.
When is the longest day in Donetsk?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 3m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 22m.
When does it get dark in Donetsk today?
It is dark from 16:37, fully dark from 17:50.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Donetsk. All times are in local time. How it is calculated