Sunrise and Sunset in Shymkent Today
In Shymkent, Kazakhstan, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 07:06 and sets at 17:03. The day length is 9h 57m. Solar noon is reached at 12:05.
Shymkent: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Shymkent at 12:05 – 5 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 04:44, the latest on January 3 at 07:50.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:48 and latest on June 27 at 20:02.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Shymkent 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 | 07:48 | 17:13 | 9 h 26 min | west-southwest 242° | 105 h |
| Feb | 07:18 | 17:53 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 254° | 119 h |
| Mar | 06:34 | 18:27 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 169 h |
| Apr | 05:41 | 19:02 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 284° | 223 h |
| May | 05:00 | 19:36 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 297° | 303 h |
| Jun | 04:44 | 20:00 | 15 h 16 min | west-northwest 303° | 353 h |
| Jul | 04:57 | 19:56 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 301° | 387 h |
| Aug | 05:28 | 19:23 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 290° | 353 h |
| Sep | 06:01 | 18:31 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 284 h |
| Oct | 06:34 | 17:40 | 11 h 6 min | west 259° | 220 h |
| Nov | 07:11 | 16:59 | 9 h 48 min | west-southwest 245° | 135 h |
| Dec | 07:43 | 16:49 | 9 h 6 min | west-southwest 239° | 105 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 387 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 105 – 2,756 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tashkent, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Shymkent
Morning: 06:48–07:48 · Evening: 16:22–17:22
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Shymkent, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:48 to 07:48. The evening golden hour extends from 16:22 to 17:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Shymkent
Morning: 06:37–06:48 · Evening: 17:22–17:33
The Blue Hour in Shymkent offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:22 to 17:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Shymkent
Shymkent is located at a latitude of 42.34° and a longitude of 69.60°. The city is in the Asia/Almaty timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Shymkent vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Shymkent
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Shymkent. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Shymkent, with up to 15h 17m 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 Shymkent sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Shymkent brings the shortest days with only 9h 5m 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 Shymkent
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Shymkent (42.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 57m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Shymkent
When does the sun rise in Shymkent today?
Today the sun rises in Shymkent at 07:08 and sets at 17:02.
How long is the day in Shymkent today?
The day lasts 9h 55m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shymkent today?
In the morning from 06:49–07:49, in the evening from 16:21–17:21.
When is the longest day in Shymkent?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 5m.
When does it get dark in Shymkent today?
It is dark from 17:32, fully dark from 18:39.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Shymkent. All times are in local time. How it is calculated