Today in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, the sun rises at 4:49 AM and sets at 8:41 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 51m 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, Zaporizhzhia is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Zaporizhzhia
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Zaporizhzhia runs from N/A to 5:37 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:53 PM and lasts until 8:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Zaporizhzhia experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 51m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Zaporizhzhia falls exactly at 12:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.09 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Zaporizhzhia in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Zaporizhzhia?
At Zaporizhzhia's latitude of 47.8507859°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 418.85° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Zaporizhzhia are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 47.8507859, 35.1182867. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Zaporizhzhia (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 Zaporizhzhia versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:49 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 51m |
| 2025 | 4:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 51m |
| 2021 | 4:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 50m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Zaporizhzhia today?
In Zaporizhzhia, the sun rises at exactly 4:49 AM and sets at 8:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 51m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Zaporizhzhia today?
Today, morning golden hour in Zaporizhzhia runs from N/A to 5:37 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:53 PM and lasts until 8:37 PM.
Why does sunrise in Zaporizhzhia shift every day?
At Zaporizhzhia's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 418.85° (ENE). 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 Zaporizhzhia at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:45 PM when the sun reaches 53.09. This produces very high UV, typical of Zaporizhzhia in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Zaporizhzhia 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.