Today in Almaty City, Kazakhstan, the sun rises at 4:20 AM and sets at 7:35 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 15m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Almaty City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Almaty City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Almaty City runs from N/A to 5:03 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:52 PM and lasts until 7:35 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Almaty City sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Almaty City falls exactly at 11:58 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.46 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Almaty City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Almaty City?
At Almaty City's latitude of 43.2362819°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.85° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Almaty City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.2362819, 76.9457276. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Almaty City (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Almaty City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 15h 15m |
| 2025 | 4:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 15h 15m |
| 2021 | 5:20 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 15m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Almaty City today?
In Almaty City, the sun rises at exactly 4:20 AM and sets at 7:35 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Almaty City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Almaty City runs from N/A to 5:03 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:52 PM and lasts until 7:32 PM.
Why does sunrise in Almaty City shift every day?
At Almaty City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.85° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Almaty City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:58 AM when the sun reaches 25.46. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Almaty City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Almaty City changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 4:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:20 AM.