Today in Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, the sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 8:47 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 3m 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, Kochkor-Ata is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kochkor-Ata
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kochkor-Ata runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:05 PM and lasts until 8:47 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kochkor-Ata sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kochkor-Ata falls exactly at 1:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 28.55 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kochkor-Ata, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kochkor-Ata?
At Kochkor-Ata's latitude of 41.0371°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 456.52° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kochkor-Ata are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.0371, 72.4832. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kochkor-Ata (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-Ata versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:44 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 3m |
| 2025 | 5:44 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 2m |
| 2021 | 5:44 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kochkor-Ata today?
In Kochkor-Ata, the sun rises at exactly 5:44 AM and sets at 8:47 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 3m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kochkor-Ata today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kochkor-Ata runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:05 PM and lasts until 8:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kochkor-Ata shift every day?
At Kochkor-Ata's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 456.52° (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 Kochkor-Ata at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:15 PM when the sun reaches 28.55. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kochkor-Ata, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kochkor-Ata 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 5:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:44 AM.