Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Almaty get today?

Accepted Answer

Almaty currently gets approximately 14 hours and 50 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 43.3° latitude, Almaty sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Almaty change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 43.3° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Almaty vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 43.3°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Almaty at 43.3° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Almaty is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Almaty is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Almaty.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Almaty?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Almaty occurs around the summer solstice. For Almaty in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Almaty experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 43.3° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Almaty does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Almaty compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	2:30:11 AM
Nautical Dawn	3:19:17 AM
Civil Dawn	4:01:32 AM
Sunrise	4:34:55 AM
Golden Hour End	5:16:27 AM
Solar Noon	11:59:58 AM
Golden Hour Start	6:43:29 PM
Sunset	7:25:01 PM
Civil Dusk	7:58:24 PM
Nautical Dusk	8:40:39 PM
Astronomical Dusk	9:29:45 PM
Day Length	14h 50m

Moonrise	3:38:14 PM
Moonset	12:15:47 AM
Moon Phase	🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Illumination	76%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jul 1, Wed	4:17 AM	7:37 PM	15h 21m	8:50 PM	5:02 AM	🌕
Jul 2, Thu	4:17 AM	7:37 PM	15h 20m	9:18 PM	6:07 AM	🌖
Jul 3, Fri	4:18 AM	7:37 PM	15h 19m	9:42 PM	7:14 AM	🌖
Jul 4, Sat	4:18 AM	7:36 PM	15h 18m	10:03 PM	8:22 AM	🌖
Jul 5, Sun	4:19 AM	7:36 PM	15h 17m	10:23 PM	9:31 AM	🌖
Jul 6, Mon	4:19 AM	7:36 PM	15h 17m	10:44 PM	10:41 AM	🌗
Jul 7, Tue	4:20 AM	7:36 PM	15h 16m	11:05 PM	11:53 AM	🌗
Jul 8, Wed	4:21 AM	7:35 PM	15h 14m	11:31 PM	1:07 PM	🌗
Jul 9, Thu	4:21 AM	7:35 PM	15h 13m	12:00 AM	2:25 PM	🌗
Jul 10, Fri	4:22 AM	7:34 PM	15h 12m	12:40 AM	3:45 PM	🌘
Jul 11, Sat	4:23 AM	7:34 PM	15h 11m	1:29 AM	5:03 PM	🌘
Jul 12, Sun	4:24 AM	7:33 PM	15h 10m	2:31 AM	6:13 PM	🌘
Jul 13, Mon	4:24 AM	7:33 PM	15h 8m	3:44 AM	7:12 PM	🌑
Jul 14, Tue	4:25 AM	7:32 PM	15h 7m	—	7:59 PM	🌑
Jul 15, Wed	4:26 AM	7:32 PM	15h 5m	5:03 AM	8:34 PM	🌑
Jul 16, Thu	4:27 AM	7:31 PM	15h 4m	6:23 AM	9:03 PM	🌒
Jul 17, Fri	4:28 AM	7:30 PM	15h 2m	7:40 AM	9:25 PM	🌒
Jul 18, Sat	4:29 AM	7:30 PM	15h 1m	8:53 AM	9:46 PM	🌒
Jul 19, Sun	4:30 AM	7:29 PM	14h 59m	10:03 AM	10:06 PM	🌒
Jul 20, Mon	4:31 AM	7:28 PM	14h 57m	11:12 AM	10:25 PM	🌓
Jul 21, Tue	4:32 AM	7:27 PM	14h 56m	12:20 PM	10:47 PM	🌓
Jul 22, Wed	4:32 AM	7:26 PM	14h 54m	1:28 PM	11:11 PM	🌓
Jul 23, Thu	4:33 AM	7:25 PM	14h 52m	2:34 PM	11:40 PM	🌓
Jul 24, Fri	4:34 AM	7:25 PM	14h 50m	3:38 PM	12:15 AM	🌔
Jul 25, Sat	4:35 AM	7:24 PM	14h 48m	4:37 PM	1:00 AM	🌔
Jul 26, Sun	4:36 AM	7:23 PM	14h 46m	5:29 PM	1:52 AM	🌔
Jul 27, Mon	4:37 AM	7:22 PM	14h 44m	6:13 PM	2:51 AM	🌔
Jul 28, Tue	4:38 AM	7:21 PM	14h 42m	6:50 PM	3:55 AM	🌕
Jul 29, Wed	4:40 AM	7:20 PM	14h 40m	7:19 PM	—	🌕
Jul 30, Thu	4:41 AM	7:18 PM	14h 38m	7:45 PM	5:02 AM	🌕
Jul 31, Fri	4:42 AM	7:17 PM	14h 36m	8:06 PM	6:09 AM	🌕

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