Today in Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:26 AM and sets at 8:37 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 10m 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, Kochkor is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kochkor
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kochkor runs from N/A to 6:09 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:55 PM and lasts until 8:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kochkor sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kochkor falls exactly at 1:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 26.27 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kochkor, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kochkor?
At Kochkor's latitude of 42.2158°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.93° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kochkor are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.2158, 75.7566. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kochkor (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 Kochkor versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:26 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 10m |
| 2025 | 5:27 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 10m |
| 2021 | 5:27 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 10m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kochkor today?
In Kochkor, the sun rises at exactly 5:26 AM and sets at 8:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 10m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kochkor today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kochkor runs from N/A to 6:09 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:55 PM and lasts until 8:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kochkor shift every day?
At Kochkor's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.93° (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 Kochkor at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:02 PM when the sun reaches 26.27. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kochkor, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kochkor 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 5:27 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:27 AM.