Today in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 8:03 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 20m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kostanay is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kostanay
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kostanay runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:16 PM and lasts until 8:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Kostanay experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 20m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kostanay falls exactly at 12:52 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 26.61 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kostanay, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kostanay?
At Kostanay's latitude of 52.0615626°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 74.98° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kostanay are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 52.0615626, 62.9372689. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kostanay (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 Kostanay versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 20m |
| 2025 | 5:43 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 19m |
| 2021 | 6:43 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 19m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kostanay today?
In Kostanay, the sun rises at exactly 5:42 AM and sets at 8:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kostanay today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kostanay runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:16 PM and lasts until 7:59 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kostanay shift every day?
At Kostanay's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 74.98° (ENE). 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 Kostanay at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:52 PM when the sun reaches 26.61. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kostanay, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kostanay 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 5:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:43 AM.