Today in Kara-Balta, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 8:47 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 15m 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, Kara-Balta is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kara-Balta
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kara-Balta runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:04 PM and lasts until 8:47 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kara-Balta sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kara-Balta falls exactly at 1:10 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 Kara-Balta, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kara-Balta?
At Kara-Balta's latitude of 42.8142°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 456.42° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kara-Balta are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.8142, 73.8481. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kara-Balta (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 Kara-Balta versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:32 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 15m |
| 2025 | 5:32 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 14m |
| 2021 | 5:32 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 14m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kara-Balta today?
In Kara-Balta, the sun rises at exactly 5:32 AM and sets at 8:47 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kara-Balta today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kara-Balta runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:04 PM and lasts until 8:44 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kara-Balta shift every day?
At Kara-Balta's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 456.42° (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 Kara-Balta at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:10 PM when the sun reaches 27.74. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kara-Balta, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kara-Balta 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 5:32 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:32 AM.