Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Saint Petersburg get today?

Accepted Answer

Saint Petersburg currently gets approximately 13 hours and 40 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	3:23:10 AM
Nautical Dawn	4:29:44 AM
Civil Dawn	5:24:55 AM
Sunrise	6:08:30 AM
Golden Hour End	7:03:40 AM
Solar Noon	12:58:18 PM
Golden Hour Start	6:52:56 PM
Sunset	7:48:06 PM
Civil Dusk	8:31:41 PM
Nautical Dusk	9:26:53 PM
Astronomical Dusk	10:33:26 PM
Day Length	13h 40m

Moonrise	1:29:03 AM
Moonset	7:15:08 PM
Moon Phase	🌘 Waning Crescent
Illumination	17%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Sep 1, Tue	5:54 AM	8:06 PM	14h 12m	8:03 PM	12:02 PM	🌖
Sep 2, Wed	5:56 AM	8:03 PM	14h 6m	8:08 PM	1:49 PM	🌖
Sep 3, Thu	5:59 AM	8:00 PM	14h 1m	8:18 PM	3:41 PM	🌗
Sep 4, Fri	6:01 AM	7:57 PM	13h 56m	8:44 PM	5:26 PM	🌗
Sep 5, Sat	6:03 AM	7:54 PM	13h 50m	9:48 PM	6:36 PM	🌗
Sep 6, Sun	6:06 AM	7:51 PM	13h 45m	11:34 PM	7:05 PM	🌘
Sep 7, Mon	6:08 AM	7:48 PM	13h 40m	1:29 AM	7:15 PM	🌘
Sep 8, Tue	6:10 AM	7:45 PM	13h 34m	—	7:19 PM	🌘
Sep 9, Wed	6:13 AM	7:42 PM	13h 29m	3:18 AM	7:21 PM	🌑
Sep 10, Thu	6:15 AM	7:39 PM	13h 24m	5:00 AM	7:21 PM	🌑
Sep 11, Fri	6:17 AM	7:35 PM	13h 18m	6:38 AM	7:21 PM	🌑
Sep 12, Sat	6:20 AM	7:32 PM	13h 13m	8:10 AM	7:21 PM	🌑
Sep 13, Sun	6:22 AM	7:29 PM	13h 7m	9:42 AM	7:21 PM	🌒
Sep 14, Mon	6:24 AM	7:26 PM	13h 2m	11:13 AM	7:22 PM	🌒
Sep 15, Tue	6:27 AM	7:23 PM	12h 57m	12:46 PM	7:24 PM	🌒
Sep 16, Wed	6:29 AM	7:20 PM	12h 51m	2:18 PM	7:31 PM	🌒
Sep 17, Thu	6:31 AM	7:17 PM	12h 46m	3:45 PM	7:49 PM	🌓
Sep 18, Fri	6:34 AM	7:14 PM	12h 41m	4:54 PM	8:24 PM	🌓
Sep 19, Sat	6:36 AM	7:11 PM	12h 35m	5:36 PM	9:28 PM	🌓
Sep 20, Sun	6:38 AM	7:08 PM	12h 30m	5:54 PM	10:53 PM	🌓
Sep 21, Mon	6:41 AM	7:05 PM	12h 24m	6:04 PM	12:23 AM	🌔
Sep 22, Tue	6:43 AM	7:02 PM	12h 19m	6:08 PM	1:55 AM	🌔
Sep 23, Wed	6:45 AM	6:59 PM	12h 14m	6:09 PM	—	🌔
Sep 24, Thu	6:48 AM	6:56 PM	12h 8m	6:10 PM	3:24 AM	🌔
Sep 25, Fri	6:50 AM	6:53 PM	12h 3m	6:11 PM	4:53 AM	🌕
Sep 26, Sat	6:52 AM	6:50 PM	11h 57m	6:11 PM	6:22 AM	🌕
Sep 27, Sun	6:55 AM	6:47 PM	11h 52m	6:12 PM	7:55 AM	🌕
Sep 28, Mon	6:57 AM	6:44 PM	11h 47m	6:14 PM	9:32 AM	🌕
Sep 29, Tue	6:59 AM	6:41 PM	11h 41m	6:18 PM	11:15 AM	🌖
Sep 30, Wed	7:02 AM	6:37 PM	11h 36m	6:25 PM	1:06 PM	🌖

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