Today in Urgench, Uzbekistan, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 8:35 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 3m 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, Urgench is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Urgench
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Urgench runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:53 PM and lasts until 8:35 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Urgench sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Urgench falls exactly at 1:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 37.39 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Urgench today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Urgench?
At Urgench's latitude of 41.5517903°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.22° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Urgench are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.5517903, 60.631281. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Urgench (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 Urgench versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:31 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 3m |
| 2025 | 5:31 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 3m |
| 2021 | 5:31 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 3m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Urgench today?
In Urgench, the sun rises at exactly 5:31 AM and sets at 8:35 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 3m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Urgench today?
Today, morning golden hour in Urgench runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:53 PM and lasts until 8:31 PM.
Why does sunrise in Urgench shift every day?
At Urgench's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.22° (E). 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 Urgench at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:03 PM when the sun reaches 37.39. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Urgench today.
Has the sunrise time in Urgench 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 5:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:31 AM.