Today in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 8:34 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 43m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Ashgabat is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ashgabat
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ashgabat runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:34 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Ashgabat sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ashgabat falls exactly at 1:12 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 39.28 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 Ashgabat today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ashgabat?
At Ashgabat's latitude of 37.9601°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 449.96° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ashgabat are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.9601, 58.3261. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ashgabat (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 Ashgabat versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 43m |
| 2025 | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 43m |
| 2021 | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 43m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ashgabat today?
In Ashgabat, the sun rises at exactly 5:50 AM and sets at 8:34 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 43m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ashgabat today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ashgabat runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ashgabat shift every day?
At Ashgabat's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 449.96° (E). 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 Ashgabat at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:12 PM when the sun reaches 39.28. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Ashgabat today.
Has the sunrise time in Ashgabat 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 5:50 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:50 AM.