Today in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:20 AM and sets at 8:34 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 13m 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, Cholpon-Ata is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cholpon-Ata
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cholpon-Ata runs from N/A to 6:02 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:51 PM and lasts until 8:34 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Cholpon-Ata sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cholpon-Ata falls exactly at 12:57 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.36 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cholpon-Ata, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cholpon-Ata?
At Cholpon-Ata's latitude of 42.6494°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.54° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cholpon-Ata are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.6494, 77.0823. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cholpon-Ata (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 Cholpon-Ata versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 13m |
| 2025 | 5:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 13m |
| 2021 | 5:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 15h 13m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cholpon-Ata today?
In Cholpon-Ata, the sun rises at exactly 5:20 AM and sets at 8:34 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 13m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cholpon-Ata today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cholpon-Ata runs from N/A to 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:51 PM and lasts until 8:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cholpon-Ata shift every day?
At Cholpon-Ata's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.54° (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 Cholpon-Ata at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:57 PM when the sun reaches 25.36. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cholpon-Ata, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Cholpon-Ata 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 5:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:20 AM.