Today in Kara-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 8:48 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 6m 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, Kara-Kul is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kara-Kul
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kara-Kul runs from N/A to 6:23 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:06 PM and lasts until 8:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kara-Kul sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kara-Kul falls exactly at 1:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 28.48 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kara-Kul, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kara-Kul?
At Kara-Kul's latitude of 41.6315°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 456.31° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kara-Kul are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.6315, 72.669. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kara-Kul (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-Kul versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 6m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 6m |
| 2021 | 5:41 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 6m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kara-Kul today?
In Kara-Kul, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 8:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 6m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kara-Kul today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kara-Kul runs from N/A to 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:06 PM and lasts until 8:44 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kara-Kul shift every day?
At Kara-Kul's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 456.31° (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 Kara-Kul at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:14 PM when the sun reaches 28.48. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kara-Kul, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kara-Kul 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 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:41 AM.