Today in Kunya-Urgench, Turkmenistan, the sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 8:44 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 11m 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, Kunya-Urgench is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kunya-Urgench
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kunya-Urgench runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:02 PM and lasts until 8:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kunya-Urgench sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kunya-Urgench falls exactly at 1:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 38.53 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 Kunya-Urgench today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kunya-Urgench?
At Kunya-Urgench's latitude of 42.3277°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 446.98° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kunya-Urgench are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 42.3277, 59.1544. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kunya-Urgench (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 Kunya-Urgench versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:32 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 11m |
| 2025 | 5:33 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 11m |
| 2021 | 5:33 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 11m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kunya-Urgench today?
In Kunya-Urgench, the sun rises at exactly 5:32 AM and sets at 8:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kunya-Urgench today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kunya-Urgench runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:02 PM and lasts until 8:41 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kunya-Urgench shift every day?
At Kunya-Urgench's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 446.98° (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 Kunya-Urgench at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:08 PM when the sun reaches 38.53. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Kunya-Urgench today.
Has the sunrise time in Kunya-Urgench 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 5:33 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:33 AM.