Sunrise and Sunset in Minsk Today
In Minsk, Belarus, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 08:17 and sets at 17:28. The day length is 9h 11m. Solar noon is reached at 12:53.
Minsk: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Minsk at 12:53 – 53 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 04:37, the latest on December 29 at 09:28.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 16:47 and latest on June 24 at 21:45.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 44 min more daylight than the shortest.
Minsk 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 | 09:19 | 17:18 | 7 h 59 min | southwest 234° | 37 h |
| Feb | 08:29 | 18:18 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 250° | 59 h |
| Mar | 07:24 | 19:13 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 137 h |
| Apr | 06:09 | 20:11 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 288° | 197 h |
| May | 05:07 | 21:05 | 15 h 58 min | northwest 305° | 255 h |
| Jun | 04:37 | 21:43 | 17 h 5 min | northwest 314° | 275 h |
| Jul | 04:57 | 21:33 | 16 h 36 min | northwest 310° | 267 h |
| Aug | 05:47 | 20:39 | 14 h 52 min | west-northwest 295° | 240 h |
| Sep | 06:42 | 19:26 | 12 h 43 min | west 276° | 172 h |
| Oct | 07:37 | 18:13 | 10 h 36 min | west-southwest 256° | 96 h |
| Nov | 08:36 | 17:11 | 8 h 34 min | west-southwest 239° | 34 h |
| Dec | 09:21 | 16:47 | 7 h 26 min | southwest 229° | 24 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (314°) in June, southwest (229°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 84° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 275 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 24 – 1,793 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Minsk, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Minsk
Morning: 07:54–09:12 · Evening: 16:33–17:51
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Minsk, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:54 to 09:12. The evening golden hour extends from 16:33 to 17:51. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Minsk
Morning: 07:39–07:54 · Evening: 17:51–18:06
The Blue Hour in Minsk offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:39 to 07:54, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:51 to 18:06, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Minsk
Minsk is located at a latitude of 53.90° and a longitude of 27.56°. The city is in the Europe/Minsk timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Minsk vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Minsk
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Minsk. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Minsk, with up to 17h 8m 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 Minsk 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 Minsk brings the shortest days with only 7h 23m 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 Minsk
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Minsk (53.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 11m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Minsk
When does the sun rise in Minsk today?
Today the sun rises in Minsk at 08:17 and sets at 17:28.
How long is the day in Minsk today?
The day lasts 9h 11m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Minsk today?
In the morning from 07:54–09:12, in the evening from 16:33–17:51.
When is the longest day in Minsk?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 8m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 23m.
When does it get dark in Minsk today?
It is dark from 18:06, fully dark from 19:29.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Minsk. All times are in local time. How it is calculated