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Ranchi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | India
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ranchi, India, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Ranchi, India, sunrise is at 5:05 AM and sunset is at 6:39 PM (Asia/Kolkata). The day lasts 13h 34m, solar noon is at 11:52 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:38 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Updated hourly
Asia/Kolkata
Today’s solar times in Ranchi
Dawn
4:40 AM
Sunrise
5:05 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:38 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:06 PM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Dusk
7:04 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 34m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
Coordinates
23.3432, 85.3094
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 23.3432, longitude 85.3094, and the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ranchi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 5:05 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 34m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 5:05 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 34m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 33m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 19m |
What these times mean
Ranchi 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 Ranchi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 51m |
| February | 6:23 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 22m |
| March | 5:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:29 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 15m |
| June | 5:03 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 34m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 27m |
| August | 5:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 58m |
| September | 5:36 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 5:05 PM | 11h 02m |
| December | 6:23 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 43m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:03 AM
May 31
Latest sunset
6:40 PM
June 29
Longest day
13h 34m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 42m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ranchi today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Ranchi, India is at 5:05 AM and sunset is at 6:39 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
How long is the day in Ranchi today?
Today in Ranchi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 34m.
When is golden hour in Ranchi?
Morning golden hour in Ranchi ends at 5:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ranchi?
Solar noon in Ranchi is at 11:52 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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