Sunrise and Sunset in Murmansk Today
In Murmansk, Russia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 06:39 and sets at 18:39. The day length is 11h 60m. Solar noon is reached at 12:39.
Golden Hour in Murmansk
Morning: 06:39–07:56 · Evening: 17:21–18:39
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Murmansk, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:39 to 07:56. The evening golden hour extends from 17:21 to 18:39. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Murmansk
Morning: 05:41–06:04 · Evening: 19:14–19:37
The Blue Hour in Murmansk offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:41 to 06:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:14 to 19:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Murmansk
Murmansk is located at a latitude of 68.96° and a longitude of 33.08°. The city is in the Europe/Moscow timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Murmansk vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Murmansk
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Murmansk. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 11h 60m 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 Murmansk, with up to 24h 0m 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 Murmansk sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Murmansk brings the shortest days with only 0h 0m 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 Murmansk. All times are in local time.