Sunrise and Sunset in Zhatay Today
In Zhatay, Russia, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:45 and sets at 17:30. The day length is 10h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 12:08.
Zhatay: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Zhatay at 12:08 – 8 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 20 at 02:27, the latest on December 26 at 09:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 14:50 and latest on June 23 at 22:17.
The longest day of the year has 14 h 45 min more daylight than the shortest.
Zhatay 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 | 09:27 | 15:33 | 6 h 6 min | southwest 222° | 21 h |
| Feb | 08:08 | 17:02 | 8 h 54 min | west-southwest 244° | 103 h |
| Mar | 06:39 | 18:21 | 11 h 41 min | west 267° | 253 h |
| Apr | 04:58 | 19:45 | 14 h 47 min | west-northwest 293° | 297 h |
| May | 03:26 | 21:09 | 17 h 42 min | northwest 316° | 288 h |
| Jun | 02:28 | 22:14 | 19 h 46 min | north-northwest 331° | 348 h |
| Jul | 03:00 | 21:51 | 18 h 51 min | northwest 324° | 334 h |
| Aug | 04:22 | 20:25 | 16 h 3 min | west-northwest 303° | 263 h |
| Sep | 05:44 | 18:45 | 13 h 1 min | west 278° | 170 h |
| Oct | 07:04 | 17:07 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 253° | 96 h |
| Nov | 08:32 | 15:37 | 7 h 5 min | southwest 229° | 67 h |
| Dec | 09:40 | 14:50 | 5 h 10 min | southwest 215° | 12 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (331°) in June, southwest (215°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 116° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 348 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 12 – 2,252 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Jakutsk, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Zhatay
Morning: 06:17–07:46 · Evening: 16:28–17:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zhatay, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:17 to 07:46. The evening golden hour extends from 16:28 to 17:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Zhatay
Morning: 06:00–06:17 · Evening: 17:57–18:14
The Blue Hour in Zhatay offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:00 to 06:17, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:57 to 18:14, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Zhatay
Zhatay is located at a latitude of 62.16° and a longitude of 129.83°. The city is in the Asia/Yakutsk timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zhatay vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Zhatay
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zhatay. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m 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 Zhatay, with up to 19h 50m 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 Zhatay sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 19m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Zhatay brings the shortest days with only 5h 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.
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Questions about the sun in Zhatay
When does the sun rise in Zhatay today?
Today the sun rises in Zhatay at 06:45 and sets at 17:30.
How long is the day in Zhatay today?
The day lasts 10h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zhatay today?
In the morning from 06:17–07:46, in the evening from 16:28–17:57.
When is the longest day in Zhatay?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 19h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 5m.
When does it get dark in Zhatay today?
It is dark from 18:14, fully dark from 19:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Zhatay. All times are in local time. How it is calculated