Today in Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 8:28 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, Issyk-Kul Region is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Issyk-Kul Region
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Issyk-Kul Region runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:45 PM and lasts until 8:28 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Issyk-Kul Region sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Issyk-Kul Region falls exactly at 12:51 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.38 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Issyk-Kul Region, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Issyk-Kul Region?
At Issyk-Kul Region's latitude of 42.4907°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 459.43° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Issyk-Kul Region are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.4907, 78.3936. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Issyk-Kul Region (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 Issyk-Kul Region versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:15 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2025 | 5:15 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| 2021 | 5:15 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Issyk-Kul Region today?
In Issyk-Kul Region, the sun rises at exactly 5:15 AM and sets at 8:28 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 12m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Issyk-Kul Region today?
Today, morning golden hour in Issyk-Kul Region runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:45 PM and lasts until 8:24 PM.
Why does sunrise in Issyk-Kul Region shift every day?
At Issyk-Kul Region's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 459.43° (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 Issyk-Kul Region at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:51 PM when the sun reaches 24.38. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Issyk-Kul Region, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Issyk-Kul Region 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 5:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:15 AM.