Today in Altai Krai, Russia, the sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 9:54 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 38m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Altai Krai is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Altai Krai
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Altai Krai runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:59 PM and lasts until 9:54 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Altai Krai experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 38m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Altai Krai falls exactly at 1:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 22.85 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Altai Krai, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Altai Krai?
At Altai Krai's latitude of 52.6932243°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.58° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Altai Krai are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 52.6932243, 82.6931424. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Altai Krai (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 Altai Krai versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:16 AM | 9:54 PM | 16h 38m |
| 2025 | 5:16 AM | 9:54 PM | 16h 37m |
| 2021 | 5:16 AM | 9:54 PM | 16h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Altai Krai today?
In Altai Krai, the sun rises at exactly 5:16 AM and sets at 9:54 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 38m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Altai Krai today?
Today, morning golden hour in Altai Krai runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:59 PM and lasts until 9:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Altai Krai shift every day?
At Altai Krai's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 457.58° (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 Altai Krai at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:35 PM when the sun reaches 22.85. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Altai Krai, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Altai Krai 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 5:16 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:16 AM.