Sunrise and Sunset in Maqanshy Today
In Maqanshy, Kazakhstan, the sun rises today on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 05:22 and sets at 17:24. The day length is 12h 2m. Solar noon is reached at 11:23.
Golden Hour in Maqanshy
Morning: 05:22–06:02 · Evening: 16:44–17:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Maqanshy, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:22 to 06:02. The evening golden hour extends from 16:44 to 17:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Maqanshy
Morning: 04:51–05:03 · Evening: 17:42–17:54
The Blue Hour in Maqanshy offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:51 to 05:03, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:42 to 17:54, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Maqanshy
Maqanshy is located at a latitude of 46.78° and a longitude of 82.02°. The city is in the Asia/Almaty timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Maqanshy vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Maqanshy
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Maqanshy. 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 Maqanshy, with up to 15h 52m 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 Maqanshy 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 Maqanshy brings the shortest days with only 8h 32m 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Maqanshy. All times are in local time.