Longest and shortest day in Krasnodar
In Krasnodar, Russia, the longest day of 2026 is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 15h 38m of daylight, and the shortest is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 8h 46m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 06:27 | 18:36 | 12h 9m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 04:37 | 20:14 | 15h 38m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 06:10 | 18:22 | 12h 11m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 07:59 | 16:44 | 8h 46m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:59 | 17:07 | 9h 9m |
| February | 07:25 | 17:51 | 10h 26m |
| March | 06:37 | 18:29 | 11h 52m |
| April | 05:40 | 19:09 | 13h 29m |
| May | 04:55 | 19:46 | 14h 51m |
| June | 04:36 | 20:12 | 15h 36m |
| July | 04:51 | 20:08 | 15h 17m |
| August | 05:25 | 19:30 | 14h 5m |
| September | 06:02 | 18:35 | 12h 33m |
| October | 06:39 | 17:39 | 11h 0m |
| November | 07:21 | 16:55 | 9h 34m |
| December | 07:55 | 16:42 | 8h 47m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Krasnodar
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Krasnodar 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 Krasnodar sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Krasnodar
When is the longest day in Krasnodar?
The longest day in Krasnodar falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 15h 38m of daylight, sunrise at 04:37 and sunset at 20:14.
When is the shortest day in Krasnodar?
The shortest day in Krasnodar falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 8h 46m of daylight, sunrise at 07:59 and sunset at 16:44.
How much does day length change through the year in Krasnodar?
Between the longest and shortest day, Krasnodar gains and loses about 6h 52m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Krasnodar's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.