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Donetsk Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Ukraine
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Donetsk, Ukraine, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 16, 2026 in Donetsk, Ukraine, sunrise is at 4:29 AM and sunset is at 8:31 PM (Europe/Kyiv). The day lasts 16h 02m, solar noon is at 12:30 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:18 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:42 PM.
Local date
June 16, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Europe/Kyiv
Today’s solar times in Donetsk
Dawn
3:48 AM
Sunrise
4:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:18 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:42 PM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Dusk
9:12 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
16h 02m
Solar noon
12:30 PM
Coordinates
48.0230, 37.8022
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 48.0230, longitude 37.8022, and the Europe/Kyiv time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Donetsk over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 16, 2026 | 4:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 16h 02m |
| TomorrowJun 17, 2026 | 4:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 16h 02m |
| +1 weekJun 23, 2026 | 4:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 16h 03m |
| +1 monthJul 16, 2026 | 4:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 39m |
What these times mean
Donetsk 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 Donetsk throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:03 PM | 8h 48m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 5:44 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 5:41 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 4:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 15h 09m |
| June | 4:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 16h 01m |
| July | 4:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 40m |
| August | 5:24 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 54m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 3:53 PM | 9h 18m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 3:37 PM | 8h 24m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:29 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
8:33 PM
June 20
Longest day
16h 03m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 22m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Donetsk today?
On June 16, 2026, sunrise in Donetsk, Ukraine is at 4:29 AM and sunset is at 8:31 PM (Europe/Kyiv).
How long is the day in Donetsk today?
Today in Donetsk, the time between sunrise and sunset is 16h 02m.
When is golden hour in Donetsk?
Morning golden hour in Donetsk ends at 5:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:42 PM.
What time is solar noon in Donetsk?
Solar noon in Donetsk is at 12:30 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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