Today in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, the sun rises at 4:18 AM and sets at 7:36 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 18m 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 Region is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Almaty Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Almaty Region runs from N/A to 5:01 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:53 PM and lasts until 7:36 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Almaty Region sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Almaty Region falls exactly at 11:57 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.38 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Almaty Region, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Almaty Region?
At Almaty Region's latitude of 43.6136955°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.79° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Almaty Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.6136955, 77.1358136. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Almaty Region (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 Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:18 AM | 7:36 PM | 15h 18m |
| 2025 | 4:18 AM | 7:36 PM | 15h 17m |
| 2021 | 5:18 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Almaty Region today?
In Almaty Region, the sun rises at exactly 4:18 AM and sets at 7:36 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Almaty Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Almaty Region runs from N/A to 5:01 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:53 PM and lasts until 7:32 PM.
Why does sunrise in Almaty Region shift every day?
At Almaty Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.79° (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 Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:57 AM when the sun reaches 25.38. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Almaty Region, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Almaty Region 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 4:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:18 AM.