Today in Oral, Kazakhstan, the sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 9:52 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 23m 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, Oral is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Oral
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Oral runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:59 PM and lasts until 9:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Oral experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 23m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Oral falls exactly at 1:40 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 42.12 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Oral today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Oral?
At Oral's latitude of 51.2040697°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 432.67° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Oral are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 51.2040697, 51.3707863. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Oral (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 Oral versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:28 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 23m |
| 2025 | 5:29 AM | 9:51 PM | 16h 22m |
| 2021 | 6:29 AM | 10:51 PM | 16h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Oral today?
In Oral, the sun rises at exactly 5:28 AM and sets at 9:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Oral today?
Today, morning golden hour in Oral runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:59 PM and lasts until 9:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Oral shift every day?
At Oral's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 432.67° (ENE). 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 Oral at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:40 PM when the sun reaches 42.12. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Oral today.
Has the sunrise time in Oral 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 5:29 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:29 AM.