Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Saint Petersburg get today?

Accepted Answer

Saint Petersburg currently gets approximately 17 hours and 33 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 59.9° latitude, Saint Petersburg experiences dramatic swings, from very short winter days to extremely long summer days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Saint Petersburg?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Saint Petersburg change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 59.9° 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 Saint Petersburg?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Saint Petersburg vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 59.9°. 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 high latitudes, sunset times can vary dramatically, with summer evenings lasting well past 9 or 10 PM.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Saint Petersburg?

Accepted Answer

Saint Petersburg is at a high latitude (59.9°), which means dramatic day length changes throughout the year. Summer days can be extremely long with extended twilight, while winter days are very short with the sun barely rising above the horizon. Near the solstices, the difference can be 10+ hours between the longest and shortest days. Extended twilight periods in summer can make it feel like the sun barely sets. These variations make sunrise and sunset times especially important to track throughout the year.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Saint Petersburg?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Saint Petersburg 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 high latitudes, civil twilight can last much longer, sometimes over an hour near the solstices. The exact duration for Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Saint Petersburg?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Saint Petersburg occurs around the summer solstice. For Saint Petersburg in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Saint Petersburg experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 59.9° latitude, the longest day can exceed 18 hours, with extended twilight making it feel even longer. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Saint Petersburg?

Accepted Answer

Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	3:00:00 AM
Nautical Dawn	3:00:00 AM
Civil Dawn	3:11:09 AM
Sunrise	4:19:52 AM
Golden Hour End	5:29:15 AM
Solar Noon	1:06:15 PM
Golden Hour Start	8:43:15 PM
Sunset	9:52:37 PM
Civil Dusk	11:01:21 PM
Nautical Dusk	2:59:59 AM
Astronomical Dusk	2:59:59 AM
Day Length	17h 33m

Moonrise	5:30:56 PM
Moonset	11:06:01 PM
Moon Phase	🌓 First Quarter
Illumination	68%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jul 1, Wed	3:42 AM	10:24 PM	18h 42m	11:31 PM	4:22 AM	🌕
Jul 2, Thu	3:43 AM	10:24 PM	18h 41m	11:35 PM	5:55 AM	🌖
Jul 3, Fri	3:44 AM	10:23 PM	18h 39m	11:36 PM	7:27 AM	🌖
Jul 4, Sat	3:45 AM	10:22 PM	18h 36m	11:37 PM	9:00 AM	🌖
Jul 5, Sun	3:47 AM	10:21 PM	18h 34m	11:38 PM	10:30 AM	🌖
Jul 6, Mon	3:48 AM	10:20 PM	18h 32m	11:38 PM	12:03 PM	🌗
Jul 7, Tue	3:49 AM	10:19 PM	18h 29m	11:39 PM	1:37 PM	🌗
Jul 8, Wed	3:51 AM	10:18 PM	18h 27m	11:40 PM	3:17 PM	🌗
Jul 9, Thu	3:52 AM	10:16 PM	18h 24m	11:43 PM	5:05 PM	🌗
Jul 10, Fri	3:54 AM	10:15 PM	18h 21m	11:50 PM	6:58 PM	🌘
Jul 11, Sat	3:56 AM	10:14 PM	18h 18m	12:11 AM	8:48 PM	🌘
Jul 12, Sun	3:58 AM	10:12 PM	18h 15m	1:07 AM	10:09 PM	🌘
Jul 13, Mon	3:59 AM	10:11 PM	18h 11m	2:47 AM	10:41 PM	🌑
Jul 14, Tue	4:01 AM	10:09 PM	18h 8m	—	10:53 PM	🌑
Jul 15, Wed	4:03 AM	10:07 PM	18h 4m	4:42 AM	10:58 PM	🌑
Jul 16, Thu	4:05 AM	10:06 PM	18h 1m	6:33 AM	11:00 PM	🌒
Jul 17, Fri	4:07 AM	10:04 PM	17h 57m	8:16 AM	11:00 PM	🌒
Jul 18, Sat	4:09 AM	10:02 PM	17h 53m	9:52 AM	11:00 PM	🌒
Jul 19, Sun	4:11 AM	10:00 PM	17h 49m	11:26 AM	10:59 PM	🌒
Jul 20, Mon	4:13 AM	9:58 PM	17h 45m	12:55 PM	10:59 PM	🌓
Jul 21, Tue	4:15 AM	9:56 PM	17h 41m	2:27 PM	10:59 PM	🌓
Jul 22, Wed	4:17 AM	9:54 PM	17h 37m	3:57 PM	11:01 PM	🌓
Jul 23, Thu	4:19 AM	9:52 PM	17h 33m	5:30 PM	11:06 PM	🌓
Jul 24, Fri	4:22 AM	9:50 PM	17h 28m	6:58 PM	11:17 PM	🌔
Jul 25, Sat	4:24 AM	9:48 PM	17h 24m	8:15 PM	11:46 PM	🌔
Jul 26, Sun	4:26 AM	9:46 PM	17h 20m	9:05 PM	12:42 AM	🌔
Jul 27, Mon	4:28 AM	9:43 PM	17h 15m	9:30 PM	2:03 AM	🌔
Jul 28, Tue	4:31 AM	9:41 PM	17h 11m	9:40 PM	—	🌕
Jul 29, Wed	4:33 AM	9:39 PM	17h 6m	9:45 PM	3:33 AM	🌕
Jul 30, Thu	4:35 AM	9:36 PM	17h 1m	9:47 PM	5:06 AM	🌕
Jul 31, Fri	4:38 AM	9:34 PM	16h 57m	9:48 PM	6:37 AM	🌕

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