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Bishkek Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Kyrgyzstan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, sunrise is at 7:11 AM and sunset is at 6:26 PM (Asia/Bishkek). The day lasts 11h 15m, solar noon is at 12:49 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:50 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:48 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+6
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 1:41 AM
Today’s solar times in Bishkek
Dawn
6:43 AM
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:50 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:48 PM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Dusk
6:55 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 15m
Solar noon
12:49 PM
Coordinates
42.8700, 74.5900
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 42.8700, longitude 74.5900, and the Asia/Bishkek time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bishkek over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 15m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 12m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 55m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 5:44 PM | 9h 55m |
What these times mean
Bishkek 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 Bishkek throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:31 AM | 5:52 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 8:01 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 37m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 19m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 03m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:54 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 46m |
| December | 8:26 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:23 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
8:45 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 21m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 01m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bishkek with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 4:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Sep 2, 2035 | 7:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 6:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 11, 2051 | 8:10 AM | 98.5% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 4:10 PM | 106.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bishkek today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan is at 7:11 AM and sunset is at 6:26 PM (Asia/Bishkek).
How long is the day in Bishkek today?
Today in Bishkek, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 15m.
When is golden hour in Bishkek?
Morning golden hour in Bishkek ends at 7:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:48 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bishkek?
Solar noon in Bishkek is at 12:49 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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