Today in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, the sun rises at 4:33 AM and sets at 8:20 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 46m 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, Rostov-on-Don is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rostov-on-Don
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rostov-on-Don runs from N/A to 5:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:20 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Rostov-on-Don experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 46m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rostov-on-Don falls exactly at 12:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 50.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Rostov-on-Don in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rostov-on-Don?
At Rostov-on-Don's latitude of 47.2610441°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 424.78° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rostov-on-Don are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 47.2610441, 39.7249086. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rostov-on-Don (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 Rostov-on-Don versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:33 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 46m |
| 2025 | 4:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 46m |
| 2021 | 4:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rostov-on-Don today?
In Rostov-on-Don, the sun rises at exactly 4:33 AM and sets at 8:20 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rostov-on-Don today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rostov-on-Don runs from N/A to 5:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:16 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rostov-on-Don shift every day?
At Rostov-on-Don's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 424.78° (ENE). 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 Rostov-on-Don at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:27 PM when the sun reaches 50.63. This produces very high UV, typical of Rostov-on-Don in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Rostov-on-Don 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 4:34 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:34 AM.