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Chennai Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | India
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Chennai, India, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Chennai, India, sunrise is at 5:59 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (Asia/Kolkata). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:27 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:37 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 1:25 PM
Today’s solar times in Chennai
Dawn
5:38 AM
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:27 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:37 PM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Dusk
6:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
Coordinates
13.0878, 80.2785
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 13.0878, longitude 80.2785, and the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Chennai over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 45m |
What these times mean
Chennai changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Chennai throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:36 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 26m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 43m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:57 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 44m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 53m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 50m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 34m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:00 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:08 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 32m |
| December | 6:24 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 22m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:42 AM
May 28
Latest sunset
6:40 PM
June 29
Longest day
12h 54m
June 22
Shortest day
11h 21m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Chennai with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 12:46 PM | 95.9% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 11:03 AM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 3:04 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 2:48 PM | 94.2% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 12:30 PM | 92.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Chennai, India is at 5:59 AM and sunset is at 6:05 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
How long is the day in Chennai today?
Today in Chennai, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Chennai?
Morning golden hour in Chennai ends at 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:37 PM.
What time is solar noon in Chennai?
Solar noon in Chennai is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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