Today in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, the sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:43 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 32m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 79 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Zhytomyr Oblast is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Zhytomyr Oblast
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Zhytomyr Oblast runs from N/A to 7:54 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:59 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Zhytomyr Oblast experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 11h 32m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Zhytomyr Oblast falls exactly at 12:56 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.10 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Zhytomyr Oblast, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Zhytomyr Oblast?
At Zhytomyr Oblast's latitude of 50.9080532°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 36.04° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Zhytomyr Oblast are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 50.9080532, 28.3867504. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Zhytomyr 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 Zhytomyr Oblast versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:10 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 32m |
| 2025 | 7:10 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 31m |
| 2021 | 7:11 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Zhytomyr Oblast today?
In Zhytomyr Oblast, the sun rises at exactly 7:10 AM and sets at 6:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 32m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Zhytomyr Oblast today?
Today, morning golden hour in Zhytomyr Oblast runs from N/A to 7:54 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:59 PM and lasts until 6:39 PM.
Why does sunrise in Zhytomyr Oblast shift every day?
At Zhytomyr Oblast's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 36.04° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Zhytomyr Oblast at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:56 PM when the sun reaches 29.10. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Zhytomyr Oblast, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Zhytomyr 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 7:10 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:11 AM.