Sunrise and Sunset in Saint Petersburg Today
In Saint Petersburg, Russia, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 08:30 and sets at 16:53. The day length is 8h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 12:42.
Saint Petersburg: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Saint Petersburg at 12:42 – 42 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 03:34, the latest on December 27 at 10:01.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 15:52 and latest on June 23 at 22:25.
The longest day of the year has 12 h 57 min more daylight than the shortest.
Saint Petersburg 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 | 09:45 | 16:30 | 6 h 45 min | southwest 226° | 19 h |
| Feb | 08:36 | 17:49 | 9 h 13 min | west-southwest 246° | 46 h |
| Mar | 07:15 | 19:00 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° | 121 h |
| Apr | 05:42 | 20:16 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 292° | 178 h |
| May | 04:21 | 21:29 | 17 h 8 min | northwest 312° | 256 h |
| Jun | 03:35 | 22:23 | 18 h 47 min | northwest 325° | 254 h |
| Jul | 04:02 | 22:05 | 18 h 3 min | northwest 319° | 268 h |
| Aug | 05:12 | 20:51 | 15 h 39 min | west-northwest 300° | 228 h |
| Sep | 06:26 | 19:20 | 12 h 54 min | west 277° | 135 h |
| Oct | 07:37 | 17:50 | 10 h 13 min | west-southwest 254° | 62 h |
| Nov | 08:55 | 16:29 | 7 h 34 min | southwest 232° | 23 h |
| Dec | 09:55 | 15:52 | 5 h 57 min | southwest 220° | 8 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (325°) in June, southwest (220°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 104° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 268 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 8 – 1,598 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station St. Petersburg, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Saint Petersburg
Morning: 08:01–09:40 · Evening: 15:42–17:21
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Saint Petersburg, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:01 to 09:40. The evening golden hour extends from 15:42 to 17:21. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Saint Petersburg
Morning: 07:44–08:01 · Evening: 17:21–17:39
The Blue Hour in Saint Petersburg offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:44 to 08:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:21 to 17:39, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is located at a latitude of 59.93° and a longitude of 30.34°. The city is in the Europe/Moscow timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Saint Petersburg vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Saint Petersburg
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Saint Petersburg. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 12m 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 Saint Petersburg, with up to 18h 51m 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 Saint Petersburg sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 16m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Saint Petersburg brings the shortest days with only 5h 54m 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 Saint Petersburg
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Saint Petersburg (59.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 8h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Saint Petersburg
When does the sun rise in Saint Petersburg today?
Today the sun rises in Saint Petersburg at 08:30 and sets at 16:53.
How long is the day in Saint Petersburg today?
The day lasts 8h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Saint Petersburg today?
In the morning from 08:01–09:40, in the evening from 15:42–17:21.
When is the longest day in Saint Petersburg?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 54m.
When does it get dark in Saint Petersburg today?
It is dark from 17:39, fully dark from 19:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Saint Petersburg. All times are in local time. How it is calculated