Today in Kremenchuk, Ukraine, the sun rises at 4:50 AM and sets at 8:53 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 2m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kremenchuk is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kremenchuk
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kremenchuk runs from N/A to 5:40 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:53 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Kremenchuk experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 2m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kremenchuk falls exactly at 12:52 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.36 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Kremenchuk in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kremenchuk?
At Kremenchuk's latitude of 49.0928529°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 415.38° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kremenchuk are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.0928529, 33.4308188. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kremenchuk (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 Kremenchuk versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:50 AM | 8:53 PM | 16h 2m |
| 2025 | 4:51 AM | 8:53 PM | 16h 2m |
| 2021 | 4:51 AM | 8:53 PM | 16h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kremenchuk today?
In Kremenchuk, the sun rises at exactly 4:50 AM and sets at 8:53 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kremenchuk today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kremenchuk runs from N/A to 5:40 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:03 PM and lasts until 8:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kremenchuk shift every day?
At Kremenchuk's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 415.38° (NE). 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 Kremenchuk at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:52 PM when the sun reaches 53.36. This produces very high UV, typical of Kremenchuk in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Kremenchuk 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 4:51 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:51 AM.