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Makhachkala Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Russia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Makhachkala, Russia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 9, 2026 in Makhachkala, Russia, sunrise is at 4:50 AM and sunset is at 7:03 PM (Europe/Moscow). The day lasts 14h 13m, solar noon is at 11:56 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:29 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:23 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Europe/Moscow
Today’s solar times in Makhachkala
Dawn
4:18 AM
Sunrise
4:50 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:29 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:23 PM
Sunset
7:03 PM
Dusk
7:34 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 13m
Solar noon
11:56 AM
Coordinates
42.9778, 47.5003
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 42.9778, longitude 47.5003, and the Europe/Moscow time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Makhachkala over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 4:50 AM | 7:03 PM | 14h 13m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 4:51 AM | 7:02 PM | 14h 11m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 4:57 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 56m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 53m |
What these times mean
Makhachkala 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 Makhachkala throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 21m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 5:09 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 4:28 AM | 7:06 PM | 14h 38m |
| June | 4:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 15h 20m |
| July | 4:25 AM | 7:28 PM | 15h 03m |
| August | 4:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 5:30 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 5:09 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 46m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:17 PM | 9h 02m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:11 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
7:34 PM
June 23
Longest day
15h 22m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 00m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Makhachkala today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in Makhachkala, Russia is at 4:50 AM and sunset is at 7:03 PM (Europe/Moscow).
How long is the day in Makhachkala today?
Today in Makhachkala, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 13m.
When is golden hour in Makhachkala?
Morning golden hour in Makhachkala ends at 5:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:23 PM.
What time is solar noon in Makhachkala?
Solar noon in Makhachkala is at 11:56 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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