Sunrise and Sunset in Palatka Today
In Palatka, Russia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:17 and sets at 18:09. The day length is 10h 52m. Solar noon is reached at 12:43.
Palatka: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Palatka 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 19 at 03:30, the latest on December 27 at 10:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 15:48 and latest on June 23 at 22:25.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Palatka 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 | 09:45 | 16:26 | 6 h 41 min | southwest 226° |
| Feb | 08:35 | 17:45 | 9 h 10 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Mar | 07:14 | 18:57 | 11 h 43 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 05:40 | 20:13 | 14 h 33 min | west-northwest 292° |
| May | 04:18 | 21:27 | 17 h 9 min | northwest 313° |
| Jun | 03:31 | 22:22 | 18 h 51 min | northwest 325° |
| Jul | 03:58 | 22:05 | 18 h 7 min | northwest 319° |
| Aug | 05:08 | 20:51 | 15 h 42 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Sep | 06:22 | 19:18 | 12 h 56 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 07:34 | 17:48 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 08:53 | 16:27 | 7 h 33 min | southwest 232° |
| Dec | 09:53 | 15:48 | 5 h 55 min | southwest 220° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (325°) in June, southwest (220°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 105° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Palatka
Morning: 06:51–08:14 · Evening: 17:11–18:34
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Palatka, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:51 to 08:14. The evening golden hour extends from 17:11 to 18:34. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Palatka
Morning: 06:35–06:51 · Evening: 18:34–18:50
The Blue Hour in Palatka offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:35 to 06:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:34 to 18:50, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Palatka
Palatka is located at a latitude of 60.10° and a longitude of 150.93°. The city is in the Asia/Magadan timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Palatka vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Palatka
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Palatka. 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 Palatka, with up to 18h 54m 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 Palatka sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 18m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Palatka brings the shortest days with only 5h 50m 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 Palatka
On the same latitude as Palatka
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Palatka (60.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 52m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
Explore More
Questions about the sun in Palatka
When does the sun rise in Palatka today?
Today the sun rises in Palatka at 07:17 and sets at 18:09.
How long is the day in Palatka today?
The day lasts 10h 52m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Palatka today?
In the morning from 06:51–08:14, in the evening from 17:11–18:34.
When is the longest day in Palatka?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 50m.
When does it get dark in Palatka today?
It is dark from 18:50, fully dark from 20:28.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Palatka. All times are in local time. How it is calculated