Today in Yakutsk, Russia, the sun rises at 2:47 AM and sets at 10:06 PM, giving the city exactly 19h 19m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Yakutsk is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Yakutsk
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Yakutsk runs from N/A to 4:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:38 PM and lasts until 10:06 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Yakutsk'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 Yakutsk falls exactly at 12:26 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 4.03 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Yakutsk, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Yakutsk?
At Yakutsk's latitude of 62.0274078°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 493.54° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Yakutsk are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 62.0274078, 129.7319787. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Yakutsk (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 Yakutsk versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2:47 AM | 10:06 PM | 19h 19m |
| 2025 | 2:47 AM | 10:06 PM | 19h 18m |
| 2021 | 2:47 AM | 10:06 PM | 19h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Yakutsk today?
In Yakutsk, the sun rises at exactly 2:47 AM and sets at 10:06 PM today. This gives the city a total of 19h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Yakutsk today?
Today, morning golden hour in Yakutsk runs from N/A to 4:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:38 PM and lasts until 9:58 PM.
Why does sunrise in Yakutsk shift every day?
At Yakutsk's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 493.54° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Yakutsk at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:26 PM when the sun reaches 4.03. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Yakutsk, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Yakutsk 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 2:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 2:47 AM.