Sunrise and Sunset in Orhon Today

In Orhon, Mongolia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:05 and sets at 18:19. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 12:43.

Orhon: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Orhon at 12:43 – 43 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 16 at 04:46, the latest on January 1 at 08:53.

The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:54 and latest on June 25 at 21:07.

The longest day of the year has 8 h 15 min more daylight than the shortest.

Orhon 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	08:47	17:22	8 h 35 min	west-southwest 237°	157 h
Feb	08:06	18:13	10 h 7 min	west-southwest 251°	191 h
Mar	07:09	18:59	11 h 50 min	west 268°	241 h
Apr	06:03	19:48	13 h 45 min	west-northwest 286°	253 h
May	05:10	20:33	15 h 23 min	west-northwest 301°	284 h
Jun	04:46	21:05	16 h 19 min	northwest 309°	275 h
Jul	05:03	20:58	15 h 55 min	northwest 306°	269 h
Aug	05:45	20:13	14 h 29 min	west-northwest 293°	248 h
Sep	06:30	19:09	12 h 39 min	west 276°	223 h
Oct	07:16	18:05	10 h 49 min	west-southwest 258°	195 h
Nov	08:07	17:12	9 h 5 min	west-southwest 242°	151 h
Dec	08:46	16:54	8 h 8 min	southwest 233°	129 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 76° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 284 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 129 – 2,616 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Kjahta, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Orhon

Morning: 06:45–07:48 · Evening: 17:36–18:39

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Orhon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:45 to 07:48. The evening golden hour extends from 17:36 to 18:39. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Orhon

Morning: 06:33–06:45 · Evening: 18:39–18:51

The Blue Hour in Orhon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:45, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:39 to 18:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Orhon

Orhon is located at a latitude of 49.83° and a longitude of 106.14°. The city is in the Asia/Ulaanbaatar timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Orhon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Orhon

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Orhon. 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 Orhon, with up to 16h 21m 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 Orhon sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Orhon brings the shortest days with only 8h 6m 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.

Cities near Orhon

On the same latitude as Orhon

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Orhon (49.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Orhon

When does the sun rise in Orhon today?

Today the sun rises in Orhon at 07:05 and sets at 18:19.

How long is the day in Orhon today?

The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Orhon today?

In the morning from 06:45–07:48, in the evening from 17:36–18:39.

When is the longest day in Orhon?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 21m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 6m.

When does it get dark in Orhon today?

It is dark from 18:51, fully dark from 20:06.