Today in Gulcha, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 8:40 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 58m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Gulcha is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Gulcha
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Gulcha runs from N/A to 6:23 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:00 PM and lasts until 8:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Gulcha sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Gulcha falls exactly at 1:11 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 27.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gulcha, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Gulcha?
At Gulcha's latitude of 40.3133°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.48° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Gulcha are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.3133, 73.4442. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Gulcha (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 Gulcha versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:42 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 58m |
| 2025 | 5:42 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 58m |
| 2021 | 5:42 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 58m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Gulcha today?
In Gulcha, the sun rises at exactly 5:42 AM and sets at 8:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Gulcha today?
Today, morning golden hour in Gulcha runs from N/A to 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:00 PM and lasts until 8:37 PM.
Why does sunrise in Gulcha shift every day?
At Gulcha's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.48° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Gulcha at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:11 PM when the sun reaches 27.74. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gulcha, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Gulcha 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 5:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:42 AM.