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Shymkent Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Kazakhstan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, sunrise is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Asia/Almaty). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:15 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:48 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 9:16 AM
Today’s solar times in Shymkent
Dawn
5:43 AM
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:48 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:41 PM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Dusk
6:46 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 47m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 43m |
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 September 24, 2026, sunrise in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:18 PM (Asia/Almaty).
How long is the day in Shymkent today?
Today in Shymkent, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Shymkent?
Morning golden hour in Shymkent ends at 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in Shymkent?
Solar noon in Shymkent is at 12:15 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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