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Kolkata Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | India
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kolkata, India, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Kolkata, India, sunrise is at 4:55 AM and sunset is at 6:25 PM (Asia/Kolkata). The day lasts 13h 31m, solar noon is at 11:40 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:27 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:53 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Updated hourly
Asia/Kolkata
Today’s solar times in Kolkata
Dawn
4:29 AM
Sunrise
4:55 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:27 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:53 PM
Sunset
6:25 PM
Dusk
6:51 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 31m
Solar noon
11:40 AM
Coordinates
22.5626, 88.3630
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 22.5626, longitude 88.3630, and the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kolkata over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 4:55 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 31m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 4:55 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 31m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 4:57 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 29m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 5:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 13h 16m |
What these times mean
Kolkata 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 Kolkata throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:20 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 54m |
| February | 6:10 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 24m |
| March | 5:47 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:17 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 4:57 AM | 6:10 PM | 13h 13m |
| June | 4:53 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 30m |
| July | 5:01 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 24m |
| August | 5:14 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 56m |
| September | 5:24 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 5:33 AM | 5:13 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 5:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 11h 04m |
| December | 6:09 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:52 AM
June 3
Latest sunset
6:26 PM
June 27
Longest day
13h 31m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 45m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolkata today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Kolkata, India is at 4:55 AM and sunset is at 6:25 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
How long is the day in Kolkata today?
Today in Kolkata, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 31m.
When is golden hour in Kolkata?
Morning golden hour in Kolkata ends at 5:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:53 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kolkata?
Solar noon in Kolkata is at 11:40 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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