Today in Chelyabinsk, Russia, the sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 6:23 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 18m of daylight. That is 5 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 5 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Chelyabinsk is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chelyabinsk
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chelyabinsk runs from N/A to 7:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:34 PM and lasts until 6:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Chelyabinsk experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 11h 18m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chelyabinsk falls exactly at 12:44 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 10.43 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chelyabinsk, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chelyabinsk?
At Chelyabinsk's latitude of 55.1598408°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 65.83° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chelyabinsk are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.1598408, 61.4025547. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chelyabinsk (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 Chelyabinsk versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:04 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 18m |
| 2025 | 7:05 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 17m |
| 2021 | 7:05 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chelyabinsk today?
In Chelyabinsk, the sun rises at exactly 7:04 AM and sets at 6:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chelyabinsk today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chelyabinsk runs from N/A to 7:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:34 PM and lasts until 6:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chelyabinsk shift every day?
At Chelyabinsk's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 65.83° (ENE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 5 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Chelyabinsk at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:44 PM when the sun reaches 10.43. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chelyabinsk, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Chelyabinsk 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 7:05 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:05 AM.