Today in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, the sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 6:21 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 30m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kherson Oblast is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kherson Oblast
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kherson Oblast runs from N/A to 7:31 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:41 PM and lasts until 6:21 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Kherson Oblast experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 11h 30m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kherson Oblast falls exactly at 12:36 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.61 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kherson Oblast, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kherson Oblast?
At Kherson Oblast's latitude of 46.5421715°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 42.61° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kherson Oblast are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 46.5421715, 33.4079326. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kherson 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 Kherson Oblast versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:50 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 30m |
| 2025 | 6:51 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 29m |
| 2021 | 6:51 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 29m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kherson Oblast today?
In Kherson Oblast, the sun rises at exactly 6:50 AM and sets at 6:21 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 30m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kherson Oblast today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kherson Oblast runs from N/A to 7:31 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:41 PM and lasts until 6:18 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kherson Oblast shift every day?
At Kherson Oblast's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 42.61° (NE). 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 Kherson Oblast at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:36 PM when the sun reaches 29.61. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kherson Oblast, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Kherson 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 6:51 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:51 AM.