Today in Samara, Russia, the sun rises at 4:22 AM and sets at 9:08 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 45m 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, Samara is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Samara
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Samara runs from N/A to 5:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:11 PM and lasts until 9:08 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Samara experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 45m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Samara falls exactly at 12:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 42.22 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Samara today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Samara?
At Samara's latitude of 53.1956255°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 429.73° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Samara are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 53.1956255, 50.1014927. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Samara (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 Samara versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:22 AM | 9:08 PM | 16h 45m |
| 2025 | 4:23 AM | 9:08 PM | 16h 44m |
| 2021 | 4:23 AM | 9:08 PM | 16h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Samara today?
In Samara, the sun rises at exactly 4:22 AM and sets at 9:08 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Samara today?
Today, morning golden hour in Samara runs from N/A to 5:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:11 PM and lasts until 9:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in Samara shift every day?
At Samara's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 429.73° (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 Samara at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:45 PM when the sun reaches 42.22. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Samara today.
Has the sunrise time in Samara 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 4:23 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:23 AM.