Today in Murmansk, Russia, the sun rises at 4:28 AM and sets at 9:16 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 48m of daylight. That is 9 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 9 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Murmansk is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Murmansk
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Murmansk runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:49 PM and lasts until 9:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Murmansk's high-latitude position means daylight swings dramatically across the year, from near-polar days exceeding 20 hours in summer to under 5 hours in winter.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Murmansk falls exactly at 12:52 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.24 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Murmansk, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Murmansk?
At Murmansk's latitude of 68.970665°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 36.77° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Murmansk are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 68.970665, 33.07497. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Murmansk (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 Murmansk versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:28 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 48m |
| 2025 | 4:29 AM | 9:14 PM | 16h 45m |
| 2021 | 4:29 AM | 9:14 PM | 16h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Murmansk today?
In Murmansk, the sun rises at exactly 4:28 AM and sets at 9:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Murmansk today?
Today, morning golden hour in Murmansk runs from N/A to 5:54 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:49 PM and lasts until 9:08 PM.
Why does sunrise in Murmansk shift every day?
At Murmansk's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 36.77° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 9 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Murmansk at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:52 PM when the sun reaches 29.24. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Murmansk, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Murmansk 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 4:29 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:29 AM.