Sunrise and Sunset in Shilka Today
In Shilka, Russia, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 07:07 and sets at 19:05. The day length is 11h 58m. Solar noon is reached at 13:07.
Shilka: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Shilka at 13:07 – 1 h 7 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 17 at 04:56, the latest on December 30 at 09:23.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 17:04 and latest on June 25 at 21:39.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
Golden Hour in Shilka
Morning: 06:47–07:52 · Evening: 18:21–19:26
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Shilka, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:52. The evening golden hour extends from 18:21 to 19:26. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Shilka
Morning: 06:34–06:47 · Evening: 19:26–19:39
The Blue Hour in Shilka offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:34 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:26 to 19:39, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Shilka
Shilka is located at a latitude of 51.85° and a longitude of 116.03°. The city is in the Asia/Chita timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Shilka vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Shilka
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Shilka. 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 Shilka, with up to 16h 42m 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 Shilka sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Shilka brings the shortest days with only 7h 46m 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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Questions about the sun in Shilka
When does the sun rise in Shilka today?
Today the sun rises in Shilka at 07:07 and sets at 19:05.
How long is the day in Shilka today?
The day lasts 11h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shilka today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:52, in the evening from 18:21–19:26.
When is the longest day in Shilka?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 42m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 46m.
When does it get dark in Shilka today?
It is dark from 19:39, fully dark from 20:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Shilka. All times are in local time. How it is calculated