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Delhi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | India
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Delhi, India, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 25, 2026 in Delhi, India, sunrise is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:16 PM (Asia/Kolkata). The day lasts 12h 05m, solar noon is at 12:14 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
Local date
September 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Last refreshed
Sep 25, 2026, 1:20 AM
Today’s solar times in Delhi
Dawn
5:48 AM
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:45 PM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Dusk
6:40 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 05m
Solar noon
12:14 PM
Coordinates
28.6519, 77.2315
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 28.6519, longitude 77.2315, and the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Delhi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 25, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 05m |
| TomorrowSep 26, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 2, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthOct 25, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 15m |
What these times mean
Delhi 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 Delhi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 30m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 11m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:57 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 57m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 48m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 11m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 31m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 20m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:23 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
7:24 PM
June 27
Longest day
13h 58m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 19m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Delhi with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 3:48 PM | 104.6% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 3:40 PM | 106.6% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 8:26 AM | 104.8% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 12:30 PM | 92.6% |
| Apr 21, 2088 | 4:01 PM | 104.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Delhi today?
On September 25, 2026, sunrise in Delhi, India is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:16 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
How long is the day in Delhi today?
Today in Delhi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 05m.
When is golden hour in Delhi?
Morning golden hour in Delhi ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Delhi?
Solar noon in Delhi is at 12:14 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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