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Minsk, Belarus: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Minsk, Belarus. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Minsk, Belarus, sunrise is at 8:24 AM and sunset is at 5:25 PM (Europe/Minsk). The day lasts 9h 01m, solar noon is at 12:54 PM, morning golden hour ends at 9:19 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:29 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 1:14 PM
Today’s solar times in Minsk
Dawn
7:45 AM
Sunrise
8:24 AM
Morning golden hour ends
9:19 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:29 PM
Sunset
5:25 PM
Dusk
6:03 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
9h 01m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Coordinates
53.9002, 27.5665
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 53.9002, longitude 27.5665, and the Europe/Minsk time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Minsk over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 8:24 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 01m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 8:26 AM | 5:23 PM | 8h 57m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 8:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 8h 36m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 9:15 AM | 4:50 PM | 7h 35m |
What these times mean
Minsk changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Minsk throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:21 AM | 5:18 PM | 7h 58m |
| February | 8:31 AM | 6:19 PM | 9h 47m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 00m |
| May | 5:09 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 56m |
| June | 4:38 AM | 9:44 PM | 17h 05m |
| July | 4:58 AM | 9:35 PM | 16h 37m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 54m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 46m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 38m |
| November | 8:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 8h 36m |
| December | 9:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 7h 26m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:38 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
9:46 PM
June 20
Longest day
17h 07m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 23m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Minsk with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2037 | 12:48 PM | 70.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 4:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 5:56 AM | 104.8% |
| Feb 5, 2065 | 12:52 PM | 91.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Minsk today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Minsk, Belarus is at 8:24 AM and sunset is at 5:25 PM (Europe/Minsk).
How long is the day in Minsk today?
Today in Minsk, the time between sunrise and sunset is 9h 01m.
When is golden hour in Minsk?
Morning golden hour in Minsk ends at 9:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Minsk?
Solar noon in Minsk is at 12:54 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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