Mount Elbrus: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Mount Elbrus, Russia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:14 and sets at 17:41. The day length is 11h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 11:58.
Mount Elbrus: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Mount Elbrus at 11:58 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 04:29, the latest on January 3 at 07:42.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:34 and latest on June 27 at 19:54.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
Mount Elbrus 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 | 07:39 | 16:59 | 9 h 20 min | west-southwest 241° |
| Feb | 07:08 | 17:40 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Mar | 06:22 | 18:16 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:28 | 18:52 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 285° |
| May | 04:46 | 19:27 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jun | 04:29 | 19:52 | 15 h 23 min | northwest 304° |
| Jul | 04:43 | 19:48 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Aug | 05:15 | 19:13 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Sep | 05:49 | 18:20 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 06:23 | 17:27 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 07:03 | 16:45 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Dec | 07:35 | 16:34 | 8 h 59 min | west-southwest 238° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Mount Elbrus
Morning: 05:56–06:52 · Evening: 17:02–17:58
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Mount Elbrus, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:56 to 06:52. The evening golden hour extends from 17:02 to 17:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Mount Elbrus
Morning: 05:45–05:56 · Evening: 17:58–18:09
The Blue Hour in Mount Elbrus offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:45 to 05:56, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:58 to 18:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is located at a latitude of 43.35° and a longitude of 42.45°. The city is in the Europe/Moscow timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Mount Elbrus vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Mount Elbrus
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Mount Elbrus. 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 Mount Elbrus, with up to 15h 24m 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 Mount Elbrus sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Mount Elbrus brings the shortest days with only 8h 58m 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 Mount Elbrus
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Mount Elbrus (43.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 27m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Mount Elbrus
When does the sun rise in Mount Elbrus today?
Today the sun rises in Mount Elbrus at 06:14 and sets at 17:41.
How long is the day in Mount Elbrus today?
The day lasts 11h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mount Elbrus today?
In the morning from 05:56–06:52, in the evening from 17:02–17:58.
When is the longest day in Mount Elbrus?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 24m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 58m.
When does it get dark in Mount Elbrus today?
It is dark from 18:09, fully dark from 19:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Mount Elbrus. All times are in local time. How it is calculated