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Saint Petersburg Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Russia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 26, 2026 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, sunrise is at 6:52 AM and sunset is at 6:50 PM (Europe/Moscow). The day lasts 11h 57m, solar noon is at 12:51 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:55 PM.
Local date
September 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 26, 2026, 2:08 AM
Today’s solar times in Saint Petersburg
Dawn
6:11 AM
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:55 PM
Sunset
6:50 PM
Dusk
7:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 57m
Solar noon
12:51 PM
Coordinates
59.9386, 30.3141
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 59.9386, longitude 30.3141, and the Europe/Moscow time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Saint Petersburg over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 26, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 57m |
| TomorrowSep 27, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 52m |
| +1 weekOct 3, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 20m |
| +1 monthOct 26, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 17m |
What these times mean
Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:47 AM | 4:30 PM | 6h 43m |
| February | 8:39 AM | 5:49 PM | 9h 11m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 42m |
| April | 5:44 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 31m |
| May | 4:23 AM | 9:29 PM | 17h 06m |
| June | 3:37 AM | 10:23 PM | 18h 47m |
| July | 4:03 AM | 10:07 PM | 18h 04m |
| August | 5:13 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 42m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:38 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 15m |
| November | 8:56 AM | 4:32 PM | 7h 36m |
| December | 9:56 AM | 3:53 PM | 5h 58m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
3:36 AM
June 16
Latest sunset
10:27 PM
June 21
Longest day
18h 51m
June 21
Shortest day
5h 53m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Saint Petersburg with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 8:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jan 16, 2037 | 12:48 PM | 70.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 5:56 AM | 104.8% |
| Feb 5, 2065 | 12:52 PM | 91.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Saint Petersburg today?
On September 26, 2026, sunrise in Saint Petersburg, Russia is at 6:52 AM and sunset is at 6:50 PM (Europe/Moscow).
How long is the day in Saint Petersburg today?
Today in Saint Petersburg, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 57m.
When is golden hour in Saint Petersburg?
Morning golden hour in Saint Petersburg ends at 7:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:55 PM.
What time is solar noon in Saint Petersburg?
Solar noon in Saint Petersburg is at 12:51 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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