Sunrise and Sunset in Irkutsk Today
In Irkutsk, Russia, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:11 and sets at 18:29. The day length is 11h 18m. Solar noon is reached at 12:51.
Irkutsk: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Irkutsk at 12:51 – 51 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 04:40, the latest on December 30 at 09:12.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 16:49 and latest on June 25 at 21:28.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 6 min more daylight than the shortest.
Irkutsk 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 | 17:19 | 8 h 14 min | southwest 235° | 109 h |
| Feb | 08:19 | 18:15 | 9 h 56 min | west-southwest 250° | 157 h |
| Mar | 07:17 | 19:06 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 227 h |
| Apr | 06:06 | 20:00 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 287° | 248 h |
| May | 05:08 | 20:51 | 15 h 43 min | west-northwest 303° | 276 h |
| Jun | 04:40 | 21:26 | 16 h 46 min | northwest 312° | 275 h |
| Jul | 04:58 | 21:17 | 16 h 19 min | northwest 308° | 268 h |
| Aug | 05:45 | 20:28 | 14 h 43 min | west-northwest 294° | 233 h |
| Sep | 06:36 | 19:18 | 12 h 42 min | west 276° | 182 h |
| Oct | 07:27 | 18:09 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 257° | 157 h |
| Nov | 08:23 | 17:10 | 8 h 48 min | west-southwest 240° | 95 h |
| Dec | 09:05 | 16:49 | 7 h 44 min | southwest 231° | 75 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (312°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 81° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 276 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 75 – 2,302 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Irkutsk, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Irkutsk
Morning: 06:50–07:57 · Evening: 17:43–18:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Irkutsk, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:57. The evening golden hour extends from 17:43 to 18:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Irkutsk
Morning: 06:37–06:50 · Evening: 18:50–19:03
The Blue Hour in Irkutsk offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:50 to 19:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Irkutsk
Irkutsk is located at a latitude of 52.30° and a longitude of 104.30°. The city is in the Asia/Irkutsk timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Irkutsk vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Irkutsk
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Irkutsk. 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 Irkutsk, with up to 16h 48m 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 Irkutsk sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Irkutsk brings the shortest days with only 7h 41m 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 Irkutsk
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Irkutsk (52.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 18m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Irkutsk
When does the sun rise in Irkutsk today?
Today the sun rises in Irkutsk at 07:11 and sets at 18:29.
How long is the day in Irkutsk today?
The day lasts 11h 18m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Irkutsk today?
In the morning from 06:50–07:57, in the evening from 17:43–18:50.
When is the longest day in Irkutsk?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 48m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 41m.
When does it get dark in Irkutsk today?
It is dark from 19:03, fully dark from 20:22.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Irkutsk. All times are in local time. How it is calculated