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Sun Times in Astana
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Astana?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Astana (Asia/Almaty). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Astana?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Astana (Asia/Almaty). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Astana?
Golden hour times for Astana are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Astana?
The day length for Astana is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Astana?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Astana is shown in the times above (Asia/Almaty). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Astana?
Sunset and dusk times for Astana are displayed above (Asia/Almaty). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Astana?
Twilight duration in Astana varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Astana?
The earliest sunrise in Astana in 2026 is at 3:58 AM on June 12 (Asia/Almaty). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Astana?
The latest sunset in Astana in 2026 is at 8:33 PM on June 20 (Asia/Almaty). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Astana?
After sunset in Astana, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Astana shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Astana
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Astana on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:11 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 24m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 5:19 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 50m |
| May | 4:24 AM | 7:58 PM | 15h 34m |
| June | 3:58 AM | 8:31 PM | 16h 33m |
| July | 4:15 AM | 8:23 PM | 16h 08m |
| August | 5:00 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 36m |
| September | 5:48 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 45m |
| November | 7:30 AM | 4:26 PM | 8h 56m |
| December | 8:11 AM | 4:06 PM | 7h 55m |