Today in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, the sun rises at 4:09 AM and sets at 9:13 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 4m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kaliningrad Oblast is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kaliningrad Oblast
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kaliningrad Oblast runs from N/A to 5:08 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:13 PM and lasts until 9:13 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Kaliningrad Oblast experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 4m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kaliningrad Oblast falls exactly at 12:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 54.60 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Kaliningrad Oblast in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kaliningrad Oblast?
At Kaliningrad Oblast's latitude of 54.7293041°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 392.78° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kaliningrad Oblast are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 54.7293041, 21.1489473. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kaliningrad 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 Kaliningrad Oblast versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:09 AM | 9:13 PM | 17h 4m |
| 2025 | 4:09 AM | 9:13 PM | 17h 3m |
| 2021 | 4:09 AM | 9:13 PM | 17h 3m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kaliningrad Oblast today?
In Kaliningrad Oblast, the sun rises at exactly 4:09 AM and sets at 9:13 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kaliningrad Oblast today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kaliningrad Oblast runs from N/A to 5:08 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:13 PM and lasts until 9:08 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kaliningrad Oblast shift every day?
At Kaliningrad Oblast's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 392.78° (NNE). 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 Kaliningrad Oblast at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:41 PM when the sun reaches 54.60. This produces very high UV, typical of Kaliningrad Oblast in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Kaliningrad 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 4:09 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:09 AM.