Today in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan, the sun rises at 5:05 AM and sets at 7:09 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 3m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Karaganda Region is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Karaganda Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Karaganda Region runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:26 PM and lasts until 7:09 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Karaganda Region experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 3m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Karaganda Region falls exactly at 12:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.78 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Karaganda Region, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Karaganda Region?
At Karaganda Region's latitude of 49.1767322°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 85.24° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Karaganda Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.1767322, 74.1811272. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Karaganda 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 Karaganda Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:05 AM | 7:09 PM | 14h 3m |
| 2025 | 5:06 AM | 7:09 PM | 14h 2m |
| 2021 | 6:06 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Karaganda Region today?
In Karaganda Region, the sun rises at exactly 5:05 AM and sets at 7:09 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 3m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Karaganda Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Karaganda Region runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:26 PM and lasts until 7:06 PM.
Why does sunrise in Karaganda Region shift every day?
At Karaganda Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 85.24° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Karaganda Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:07 PM when the sun reaches 19.78. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Karaganda Region, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Karaganda 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 5:06 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:06 AM.