Today in Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 8:37 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 12m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Balykchy is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Balykchy
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Balykchy runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Balykchy sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Balykchy falls exactly at 1:00 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.99 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Balykchy, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Balykchy?
At Balykchy's latitude of 42.4602°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.07° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Balykchy are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.4602, 76.1871. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Balykchy (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 Balykchy versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:24 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2025 | 5:24 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2021 | 5:24 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 12m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Balykchy today?
In Balykchy, the sun rises at exactly 5:24 AM and sets at 8:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 12m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Balykchy today?
Today, morning golden hour in Balykchy runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:33 PM.
Why does sunrise in Balykchy shift every day?
At Balykchy's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.07° (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 Balykchy at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:00 PM when the sun reaches 25.99. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Balykchy, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Balykchy 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 5:24 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:24 AM.