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Almaty, Kazakhstan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Almaty, Kazakhstan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, sunrise is at 6:36 AM and sunset is at 4:37 PM (Asia/Almaty). The day lasts 10h 01m, solar noon is at 11:37 AM, morning golden hour ends at 7:18 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 3:56 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 5:36 PM
Today’s solar times in Almaty
Dawn
6:06 AM
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:18 AM
Evening golden hour starts
3:56 PM
Sunset
4:37 PM
Dusk
5:07 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 01m
Solar noon
11:37 AM
Coordinates
43.2525, 76.9115
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 43.2525, longitude 76.9115, and the Asia/Almaty time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Almaty over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 4:37 PM | 10h 01m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 58m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 44m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 06m |
What these times mean
Almaty 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 Almaty throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 5:12 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 4:30 AM | 7:09 PM | 14h 39m |
| June | 4:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 15h 22m |
| July | 4:26 AM | 7:32 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 4:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 5:32 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 6:06 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 44m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 00m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:13 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
7:37 PM
June 21
Longest day
15h 24m
June 22
Shortest day
8h 58m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Almaty with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 3:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Sep 2, 2035 | 6:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 5:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 11, 2051 | 7:10 AM | 98.5% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 3:10 PM | 106.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Almaty today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Almaty, Kazakhstan is at 6:36 AM and sunset is at 4:37 PM (Asia/Almaty).
How long is the day in Almaty today?
Today in Almaty, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 01m.
When is golden hour in Almaty?
Morning golden hour in Almaty ends at 7:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 3:56 PM.
What time is solar noon in Almaty?
Solar noon in Almaty is at 11:37 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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