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Saint Petersburg, Russia - Sunrise Time

Wondering when the sun comes up in Saint Petersburg? Here is today's exact sunrise time for Saint Petersburg, Russia, along with first light and the morning golden hour — everything you need to plan an early shoot or a quiet start to the day.

Saint Petersburg Sunrise TimeAugust 28

Sunrise Time
First Light
Morning Golden Hour
5:45 AM – 6:41 AM
Sunset Time
Daylight
Timezone
Europe/Moscow

Sunrise times by month in Saint Petersburg

MonthSunrise TimeSunset TimeDaylight
January9:47 AM4:30 PM6h 42m
February8:39 AM5:49 PM9h 10m
March7:17 AM7:00 PM11h 42m
April5:44 AM8:15 PM14h 31m
May4:23 AM9:29 PM17h 6m
June3:37 AM10:23 PM18h 46m
July4:03 AM10:07 PM18h 4m
August5:13 AM8:55 PM15h 41m
September6:27 AM7:23 PM12h 56m
October7:38 AM5:53 PM10h 15m
November8:56 AM4:32 PM7h 35m
December9:56 AM3:53 PM5h 57m

Times shown are for the 15th of each month, in local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Saint Petersburg today?

Today's sunrise in Saint Petersburg, Russia is at 5:45 AM, giving 14h 33m of daylight before sunset at 8:18 PM.

What time is first light in Saint Petersburg today?

First light in Saint Petersburg begins at 4:58 AM — the start of civil twilight, roughly half an hour before sunrise at 5:45 AM. The pre-sunrise sky often shows the softest colors of the day.

What time is the morning golden hour in Saint Petersburg?

The morning golden hour in Saint Petersburg runs 5:45 AM – 6:41 AM, starting at sunrise. The low sun gives soft, warm, directional light — and mornings are usually calmer and less crowded than sunset.

What is the best time for sunrise photography in Saint Petersburg?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise (5:45 AM) to catch the pre-dawn glow. The most vibrant colors typically appear 10-15 minutes before the sun clears the horizon, with a soft golden window right after.

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