Sunrise and Sunset in Vorkuta Today
In Vorkuta, Russia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:19 and sets at 15:41. The day length is 10h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 10:31.
Vorkuta: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Vorkuta at 10:31 – 1 h 29 min before 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 May 22 at 00:03, the latest on July 20 at 23:59.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 10:45 and latest on May 29 at 22:41.
Between polar night and midnight sun, daylight in Vorkuta ranges from none at all to 24 hours.
Vorkuta 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 | 09:05 | 12:41 | 3 h 36 min | south-southwest 205° |
| Feb | 06:59 | 14:57 | 7 h 59 min | west-southwest 238° |
| Mar | 05:05 | 16:42 | 11 h 37 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 02:56 | 18:33 | 15 h 37 min | west-northwest 299° |
| May | 00:41 | 20:42 | 20 h 1 min | north-northwest 332° |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | 23:10 | 22:14 | 23 h 5 min | north 352° |
| Aug | 02:07 | 19:26 | 17 h 19 min | northwest 312° |
| Sep | 04:00 | 17:15 | 13 h 15 min | west 280° |
| Oct | 05:44 | 15:12 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Nov | 07:48 | 13:06 | 5 h 18 min | southwest 217° |
| Dec | 10:21 | 10:55 | 34 min | south 184° |
Direction of sunset: north (352°) in July, south (184°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 168° along the horizon.
A dash marks months without a sunrise or sunset (polar night or midnight sun).
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Vorkuta
Morning: 04:45–06:37 · Evening: 14:23–16:14
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Vorkuta, the morning golden hour takes place today from 04:45 to 06:37. The evening golden hour extends from 14:23 to 16:14. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Vorkuta
Morning: 04:24–04:45 · Evening: 16:14–16:35
The Blue Hour in Vorkuta offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:24 to 04:45, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:14 to 16:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Vorkuta
Vorkuta is located at a latitude of 67.51° and a longitude of 64.07°. The city is in the Europe/Moscow timezone. Lying beyond the polar circle, Vorkuta sees daylight change more than almost anywhere else: around the summer solstice the sun does not set (midnight sun), around the winter solstice it does not rise (polar night).
Seasons & Daylight in Vorkuta
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Vorkuta. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 15m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer in Vorkuta brings the midnight sun: around the solstice the sun does not set at all (24h 0m of daylight). Even at midnight the sky stays bright, and soft, low light can last for hours.
Autumn in Vorkuta sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 22m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Vorkuta brings the polar night: around the solstice the sun does not rise above the horizon (0h 0m of daylight). Only twilight brightens the sky around midday, often in blue and pastel tones.
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Questions about the sun in Vorkuta
When does the sun rise in Vorkuta today?
Today the sun rises in Vorkuta at 05:19 and sets at 15:41.
How long is the day in Vorkuta today?
The day lasts 10h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Vorkuta today?
In the morning from 04:45–06:37, in the evening from 14:23–16:14.
When is the longest day in Vorkuta?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 0h 0m.
When does it get dark in Vorkuta today?
It is dark from 16:35, fully dark from 18:46.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Vorkuta. All times are in local time. How it is calculated