Lake Baikal: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Lake Baikal, Russia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:59 and sets at 18:10. The day length is 11h 11m. Solar noon is reached at 12:35.
Lake Baikal: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lake Baikal at 12:35 – 35 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 04:17, the latest on December 30 at 09:03.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 16:27 and latest on June 25 at 21:21.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Lake Baikal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:55 | 16:57 | 8 h 2 min | southwest 234° |
| Feb | 08:06 | 17:56 | 9 h 50 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Mar | 07:02 | 18:50 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:48 | 19:47 | 13 h 59 min | west-northwest 288° |
| May | 04:47 | 20:41 | 15 h 54 min | northwest 304° |
| Jun | 04:17 | 21:18 | 17 h 1 min | northwest 313° |
| Jul | 04:36 | 21:09 | 16 h 33 min | northwest 309° |
| Aug | 05:25 | 20:16 | 14 h 51 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Sep | 06:20 | 19:04 | 12 h 44 min | west 276° |
| Oct | 07:13 | 17:51 | 10 h 38 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 08:12 | 16:50 | 8 h 38 min | west-southwest 239° |
| Dec | 08:57 | 16:27 | 7 h 30 min | southwest 230° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (313°) in June, southwest (230°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 84° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Lake Baikal
Morning: 06:37–07:46 · Evening: 17:23–18:31
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lake Baikal, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:37 to 07:46. The evening golden hour extends from 17:23 to 18:31. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lake Baikal
Morning: 06:24–06:37 · Evening: 18:31–18:45
The Blue Hour in Lake Baikal offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:24 to 06:37, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:31 to 18:45, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is located at a latitude of 53.56° and a longitude of 108.17°. The city is in the Asia/Irkutsk timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Lake Baikal vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Lake Baikal
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lake Baikal. 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 Lake Baikal, with up to 17h 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 Lake Baikal 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 Lake Baikal brings the shortest days with only 7h 27m 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 Lake Baikal
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Lake Baikal (53.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 11m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Lake Baikal
When does the sun rise in Lake Baikal today?
Today the sun rises in Lake Baikal at 06:59 and sets at 18:10.
How long is the day in Lake Baikal today?
The day lasts 11h 11m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lake Baikal today?
In the morning from 06:37–07:46, in the evening from 17:23–18:31.
When is the longest day in Lake Baikal?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 3m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 27m.
When does it get dark in Lake Baikal today?
It is dark from 18:45, fully dark from 20:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lake Baikal. All times are in local time. How it is calculated