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Shymkent, Kazakhstan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, sunrise is at 7:04 AM and sunset is at 5:09 PM (Asia/Almaty). The day lasts 10h 05m, solar noon is at 12:06 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:45 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:28 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 10:19 PM
Today’s solar times in Shymkent
Dawn
6:34 AM
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:45 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:28 PM
Sunset
5:09 PM
Dusk
5:38 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 05m
Solar noon
12:06 PM
Coordinates
42.3099, 69.6004
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 42.3099, longitude 69.6004, and the Asia/Almaty time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Shymkent over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 05m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 03m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 49m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 12m |
What these times mean
Shymkent 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 Shymkent throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 25m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 6:35 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 5:42 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 20m |
| May | 5:02 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 34m |
| June | 4:45 AM | 8:00 PM | 15h 15m |
| July | 4:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 59m |
| August | 5:29 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 49m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 06m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:45 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
8:03 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 17m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 05m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Shymkent with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 3:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 5:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 11, 2051 | 7:10 AM | 98.5% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 3:10 PM | 106.6% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 7:56 AM | 104.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shymkent today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is at 7:04 AM and sunset is at 5:09 PM (Asia/Almaty).
How long is the day in Shymkent today?
Today in Shymkent, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 05m.
When is golden hour in Shymkent?
Morning golden hour in Shymkent ends at 7:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:28 PM.
What time is solar noon in Shymkent?
Solar noon in Shymkent is at 12:06 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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