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Moscow Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Russia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Moscow, Russia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 14, 2026 in Moscow, Russia, sunrise is at 6:58 AM and sunset is at 5:34 PM (Europe/Moscow). The day lasts 10h 36m, solar noon is at 12:16 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:49 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:43 PM.
Local date
October 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Oct 14, 2026, 5:52 PM
Today’s solar times in Moscow
Dawn
6:21 AM
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:49 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:43 PM
Sunset
5:34 PM
Dusk
6:12 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 36m
Solar noon
12:16 PM
Coordinates
55.7520, 37.6178
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 55.7520, longitude 37.6178, and the Europe/Moscow time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Moscow over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 14, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 36m |
| TomorrowOct 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 32m |
| +1 weekOct 21, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 05m |
| +1 monthNov 13, 2026 | 8:01 AM | 4:28 PM | 8h 28m |
What these times mean
Moscow 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 Moscow throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:50 AM | 4:28 PM | 7h 38m |
| February | 7:56 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 37m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 5:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 08m |
| May | 4:19 AM | 8:34 PM | 16h 15m |
| June | 3:45 AM | 9:16 PM | 17h 31m |
| July | 4:06 AM | 9:06 PM | 17h 00m |
| August | 5:02 AM | 8:08 PM | 15h 07m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:00 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 32m |
| November | 8:05 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 20m |
| December | 8:54 AM | 3:57 PM | 7h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
3:45 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
9:19 PM
June 21
Longest day
17h 33m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 00m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Moscow with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2037 | 12:48 PM | 70.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 5:56 AM | 104.8% |
| Nov 26, 2076 | 2:43 PM | 73.2% |
| Jul 3, 2084 | 4:50 AM | 94.2% |
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 Moscow today?
On October 14, 2026, sunrise in Moscow, Russia is at 6:58 AM and sunset is at 5:34 PM (Europe/Moscow).
How long is the day in Moscow today?
Today in Moscow, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 36m.
When is golden hour in Moscow?
Morning golden hour in Moscow ends at 7:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:43 PM.
What time is solar noon in Moscow?
Solar noon in Moscow is at 12:16 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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