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Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, sunrise is at 7:09 AM and sunset is at 5:25 PM (Asia/Samarkand). The day lasts 10h 16m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:48 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:46 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 7:04 PM
Today’s solar times in Samarkand
Dawn
6:40 AM
Sunrise
7:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:48 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:46 PM
Sunset
5:25 PM
Dusk
5:53 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 16m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
39.6546, 66.9644
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.6546, longitude 66.9644, and the Asia/Samarkand time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Samarkand over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 16m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 14m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 01m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 28m |
What these times mean
Samarkand 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 Samarkand throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 21m |
| June | 5:05 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 23m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:05 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
8:05 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 59m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 22m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Samarkand with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 3:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 5:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Apr 11, 2051 | 7:10 AM | 98.5% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 3:10 PM | 106.6% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 7:56 AM | 104.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Samarkand today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is at 7:09 AM and sunset is at 5:25 PM (Asia/Samarkand).
How long is the day in Samarkand today?
Today in Samarkand, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 16m.
When is golden hour in Samarkand?
Morning golden hour in Samarkand ends at 7:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:46 PM.
What time is solar noon in Samarkand?
Solar noon in Samarkand is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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