Today in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 6:21 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 37m 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, Bukhara is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Bukhara
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Bukhara runs from N/A to 7:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:45 PM and lasts until 6:21 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Bukhara sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Bukhara falls exactly at 12:32 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 14.17 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Bukhara, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Bukhara?
At Bukhara's latitude of 39.7759835°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 71.38° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Bukhara are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 39.7759835, 64.415153. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Bukhara (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 Bukhara versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:43 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 37m |
| 2025 | 6:43 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 37m |
| 2021 | 6:43 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Bukhara today?
In Bukhara, the sun rises at exactly 6:43 AM and sets at 6:21 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Bukhara today?
Today, morning golden hour in Bukhara runs from N/A to 7:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:45 PM and lasts until 6:18 PM.
Why does sunrise in Bukhara shift every day?
At Bukhara's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 71.38° (ENE). 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 Bukhara at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:32 PM when the sun reaches 14.17. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Bukhara, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Bukhara 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 6:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:43 AM.