Longest and shortest day in Astrakhan
In Astrakhan, Russia, the longest day of 2026 is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 15h 48m of daylight, and the shortest is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 8h 36m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:51 | 19:00 | 12h 9m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 04:55 | 20:43 | 15h 48m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:34 | 18:45 | 12h 12m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 08:28 | 17:03 | 8h 36m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:27 | 17:27 | 9h 0m |
| February | 07:51 | 18:12 | 10h 21m |
| March | 07:01 | 18:52 | 11h 51m |
| April | 06:02 | 19:34 | 13h 33m |
| May | 05:15 | 20:13 | 14h 59m |
| June | 04:55 | 20:41 | 15h 47m |
| July | 05:10 | 20:36 | 15h 27m |
| August | 05:46 | 19:57 | 14h 11m |
| September | 06:25 | 18:59 | 12h 34m |
| October | 07:04 | 18:01 | 10h 57m |
| November | 07:48 | 17:15 | 9h 26m |
| December | 08:24 | 17:01 | 8h 37m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Astrakhan
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Astrakhan leans toward the Sun for part of the year and away for the rest. When it leans toward the Sun the days lengthen and the Sun climbs higher; half a year later the opposite happens. The size of the swing depends on how far Astrakhan sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Astrakhan
When is the longest day in Astrakhan?
The longest day in Astrakhan falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 15h 48m of daylight, sunrise at 04:55 and sunset at 20:43.
When is the shortest day in Astrakhan?
The shortest day in Astrakhan falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 8h 36m of daylight, sunrise at 08:28 and sunset at 17:03.
How much does day length change through the year in Astrakhan?
Between the longest and shortest day, Astrakhan gains and loses about 7h 12m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Astrakhan's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.