Today in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, the sun rises at 4:21 AM and sets at 9:52 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 31m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Irkutsk Oblast is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Irkutsk Oblast
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Irkutsk Oblast runs from N/A to 5:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:48 PM and lasts until 9:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Irkutsk Oblast experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 31m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Irkutsk Oblast falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.72 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Irkutsk Oblast, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Irkutsk Oblast?
At Irkutsk Oblast's latitude of 56.6370122°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.50° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Irkutsk Oblast are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 56.6370122, 104.719221. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Irkutsk Oblast (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 Irkutsk Oblast versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:21 AM | 9:52 PM | 17h 31m |
| 2025 | 4:21 AM | 9:52 PM | 17h 30m |
| 2021 | 4:21 AM | 9:52 PM | 17h 30m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Irkutsk Oblast today?
In Irkutsk Oblast, the sun rises at exactly 4:21 AM and sets at 9:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 31m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Irkutsk Oblast today?
Today, morning golden hour in Irkutsk Oblast runs from N/A to 5:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:48 PM and lasts until 9:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Irkutsk Oblast shift every day?
At Irkutsk Oblast's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.50° (ESE). 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 Irkutsk Oblast at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches 11.72. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Irkutsk Oblast, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Irkutsk Oblast 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 4:21 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:21 AM.