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Sunrise & Sunset in Moscow

Russia · 55.76°N, 37.62°E · Today, May 2, 2026

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Sunrise
04:44 AM
Solar Noon
12:26 PM
Sunset
08:08 PM
Daylight
15h 23m

Tomorrow's Sunrise & Sunset in Moscow

Sunrise
04:42 AM
Sunset
08:10 PM
Daylight
15h 28m

Detailed Solar Information

Civil Twilight Start
04:00 AM
Civil Twilight End
08:52 PM
Golden Hour (morning)
Sunrise – 05:38 AM
Golden Hour (evening)
07:15 PM – Sunset
Latitude
55.7558°
Longitude
37.6176°

Next 30 Days

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
May 2(today)04:44 AM08:08 PM15h 23m
May 304:42 AM08:10 PM15h 28m
May 404:40 AM08:12 PM15h 32m
May 504:38 AM08:14 PM15h 36m
May 604:36 AM08:16 PM15h 40m
May 704:34 AM08:18 PM15h 44m
May 804:32 AM08:20 PM15h 48m
May 904:30 AM08:22 PM15h 52m
May 1004:27 AM08:23 PM15h 56m
May 1104:26 AM08:25 PM16h 0m
May 1204:24 AM08:27 PM16h 4m
May 1304:22 AM08:29 PM16h 8m
May 1404:20 AM08:31 PM16h 11m
May 1504:18 AM08:33 PM16h 15m
May 1604:16 AM08:35 PM16h 19m
May 1704:14 AM08:37 PM16h 22m
May 1804:13 AM08:38 PM16h 26m
May 1904:11 AM08:40 PM16h 29m
May 2004:09 AM08:42 PM16h 33m
May 2104:08 AM08:44 PM16h 36m
May 2204:06 AM08:45 PM16h 39m
May 2304:04 AM08:47 PM16h 43m
May 2404:03 AM08:49 PM16h 46m
May 2504:02 AM08:50 PM16h 49m
May 2604:00 AM08:52 PM16h 52m
May 2703:59 AM08:53 PM16h 55m
May 2803:58 AM08:55 PM16h 57m
May 2903:56 AM08:56 PM17h 0m
May 3003:55 AM08:58 PM17h 3m
May 3103:54 AM08:59 PM17h 5m

🌅 Golden Hour Guide for Moscow

Morning Golden Hour

Begins at sunrise (04:44 AM) and lasts approximately 30–60 minutes. Warm, directional light from a low angle — ideal for portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Evening Golden Hour

Begins approximately 60 minutes before sunset (08:08 PM). The last light of day turns golden and orange — often more dramatic than the morning.

Civil Twilight

The sky transitions between 04:00 AM and 08:52 PM. Soft, diffuse blue light with no harsh shadows — favored by portrait photographers.

Photography Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Shoot RAW for better exposure latitude. Use a tripod for longer exposures during twilight. Cloudy days can soften and extend golden hour light.

Understanding Daylight in Moscow

Moscow is located at 55.76°N latitude, which determines its seasonal daylight variation. At this high latitude, Moscow experiences dramatic extremes. Near the winter solstice, days are very short and the sun stays low. Near the summer solstice, days are extremely long — some high-latitude cities experience midnight sun conditions where the sun barely sets.

Solar noon in Moscow today is at 12:26 PM — the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This is not necessarily 12:00 PM on the clock; timezone conventions and longitude within a timezone zone can shift solar noon significantly from clock noon. The difference between clock noon and solar noon is called the equation of time, and it varies throughout the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise in Moscow today is at 04:44 AM local time. Sunset is at 08:08 PM.
Moscow has approximately 15h 23m of daylight today.
Solar noon in Moscow today is at 12:26 PM, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Morning golden hour in Moscow is around sunrise (04:44 AM). Evening golden hour starts around 07:15 PM and ends at sunset (08:08 PM).
Moscow is located at 55.7558°N, 37.6176°E. These coordinates are used to calculate precise sunrise and sunset times.
Civil twilight in Moscow begins at 04:00 AM and ends at 08:52 PM. During this time the sun is less than 6° below the horizon, providing enough natural light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Moscow observes the Europe/Moscow timezone. This timezone is used to determine local time throughout the region and influences the timing of sunrise, sunset, and solar noon.
As a location 55.8° north, Moscow's sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year based on latitude. Moscow's high-latitude location creates extreme seasonal variations. Winter has very short days or continuous darkness near the winter solstice, while summer brings long days or midnight sun conditions near the summer solstice.
Solar noon in Moscow occurs at 12:26 PM local time, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky directly south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere). This moment defines the middle of the daylight period.
In Moscow at latitude 56°, daylight hours vary dramatically between seasons. The difference between the longest day (near summer solstice) and shortest day (near winter solstice) can exceed 4 hours, driven by the tilt of Earth's axis.
Sunrise and sunset times for Moscow are calculated using astronomical algorithms that account for the precise latitude (55.7558°) and longitude (37.6176°), the date, Earth's orbital position, and atmospheric refraction. These factors produce accurate times for solar events.
Today in Moscow: sunrise 04:44 AM, morning golden hour ends before solar noon, solar noon arrives around 12:26 PM, evening golden hour begins around 07:15 PM, civil twilight starts 04:00 AM, sunset 08:08 PM, civil twilight ends 08:52 PM. Each phase has distinct photographic and observational qualities.
Tomorrow in Moscow sunrise is at 04:42 AM and sunset is at 08:10 PM, giving 15h 28m of daylight.
Tonight in Moscow, the moon is in the Full Moon phase with 97% illumination. For exact moonrise and moonset times, visit the dedicated moon page for Moscow.
It gets dark in Moscow at 08:52 PM, when civil twilight ends and the sun drops more than 6° below the horizon. After this point, artificial lighting is needed for most outdoor activities.
It starts getting light in Moscow at 04:00 AM, when morning civil twilight begins — before the official sunrise at 04:44 AM. During civil twilight there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Sunset in Moscow tomorrow is at 08:10 PM, giving 15h 28m of total daylight.
In Moscow today, morning golden hour runs from sunrise at 04:44 AM for about 30–60 minutes. Evening golden hour begins around 07:15 PM and lasts until sunset at 08:08 PM. Civil twilight at 04:00 AM in the morning and 08:52 PM in the evening also provides soft, diffused light ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

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