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Madurai Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | India
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Madurai, India, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Madurai, India, sunrise is at 6:00 AM and sunset is at 6:42 PM (Asia/Kolkata). The day lasts 12h 42m, solar noon is at 12:21 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:30 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:12 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Updated hourly
Asia/Kolkata
Today’s solar times in Madurai
Dawn
5:37 AM
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:30 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:12 PM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Dusk
7:05 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 42m
Solar noon
12:21 PM
Coordinates
9.9190, 78.1195
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 9.9190, longitude 78.1195, and the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Madurai over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 42m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 42m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 41m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 36m |
What these times mean
Madurai 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 Madurai throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:39 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 36m |
| February | 6:38 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 49m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 20m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 34m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 42m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 39m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 27m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 55m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 40m |
| December | 6:27 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 33m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:56 AM
May 24
Latest sunset
6:44 PM
July 10
Longest day
12h 42m
June 22
Shortest day
11h 33m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madurai today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Madurai, India is at 6:00 AM and sunset is at 6:42 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
How long is the day in Madurai today?
Today in Madurai, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 42m.
When is golden hour in Madurai?
Morning golden hour in Madurai ends at 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:12 PM.
What time is solar noon in Madurai?
Solar noon in Madurai is at 12:21 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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