Today in Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, the sun rises at 4:50 AM and sets at 9:03 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 12m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Summer Solstice. With 5 days until the Summer Solstice on June 21, Cherkasy Oblast is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cherkasy Oblast
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cherkasy Oblast runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:12 PM and lasts until 9:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Cherkasy Oblast experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 12m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cherkasy Oblast falls exactly at 12:57 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 54.54 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Cherkasy Oblast in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cherkasy Oblast?
At Cherkasy Oblast's latitude of 49.1460165°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 414.60° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cherkasy Oblast are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.1460165, 31.2271744. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cherkasy Oblast (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 Cherkasy Oblast versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:50 AM | 9:03 PM | 16h 12m |
| 2025 | 4:50 AM | 9:03 PM | 16h 12m |
| 2021 | 4:50 AM | 9:03 PM | 16h 12m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cherkasy Oblast today?
In Cherkasy Oblast, the sun rises at exactly 4:50 AM and sets at 9:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 12m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cherkasy Oblast today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cherkasy Oblast runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:12 PM and lasts until 8:59 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cherkasy Oblast shift every day?
At Cherkasy Oblast's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 414.60° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Summer Solstice until the Summer Solstice on June 21.
What is the UV Index in Cherkasy Oblast at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:57 PM when the sun reaches 54.54. This produces very high UV, typical of Cherkasy Oblast in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Cherkasy Oblast 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 4:50 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:50 AM.