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Sun Times in Zhatay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zhatay?
Sunrise in Zhatay on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 4:36 AM (Asia/Yakutsk). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zhatay?
Sunset in Zhatay on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 8:10 PM (Asia/Yakutsk). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zhatay?
Morning golden hour in Zhatay ends at 5:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:06 PM.
How long is the day in Zhatay?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Zhatay there are 15 hours and 33 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zhatay?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Zhatay at 12:24 PM (Asia/Yakutsk). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Zhatay?
In Zhatay, sunset is at 8:10 PM and civil twilight ends at 9:04 PM (Asia/Yakutsk). At this time of year the sky never reaches full darkness (astronomical dusk) — a faint twilight glow lingers all night.
How long does twilight last in Zhatay?
At this time of year, twilight in Zhatay lasts all night: the sun never drops far enough below the horizon for full darkness (astronomical dusk) to occur.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Zhatay?
The earliest sunrise in Zhatay in 2026 is at 2:27 AM on June 17 (Asia/Yakutsk). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Zhatay?
The latest sunset in Zhatay in 2026 is at 10:17 PM on June 20 (Asia/Yakutsk). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zhatay?
After sunset at 8:10 PM in Zhatay, civil twilight ends at 9:04 PM — about 54 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. At this time of year the sky never becomes fully dark: astronomical twilight lasts until morning.
What these times mean
Solar times in Zhatay 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 Zhatay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zhatay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:27 AM | 3:33 PM | 6h 06m |
| February | 8:08 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 54m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 41m |
| April | 4:58 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 47m |
| May | 3:26 AM | 9:09 PM | 17h 42m |
| June | 2:28 AM | 10:14 PM | 19h 46m |
| July | 3:00 AM | 9:51 PM | 18h 51m |
| August | 4:22 AM | 8:25 PM | 16h 03m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 04m |
| November | 8:32 AM | 3:37 PM | 7h 05m |
| December | 9:40 AM | 2:50 PM | 5h 10m |