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Varanasi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | India
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Varanasi, India, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Varanasi, India, sunrise is at 5:10 AM and sunset is at 6:53 PM (Asia/Kolkata). The day lasts 13h 43m, solar noon is at 12:01 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:30
Updated hourly
Asia/Kolkata
Today’s solar times in Varanasi
Dawn
4:44 AM
Sunrise
5:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:19 PM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Dusk
7:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 43m
Solar noon
12:01 PM
Coordinates
25.3167, 83.0104
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 25.3167, longitude 83.0104, and the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Varanasi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 43m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 42m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 41m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 25m |
What these times mean
Varanasi 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 Varanasi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 43m |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:37 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:14 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 22m |
| June | 5:08 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 42m |
| July | 5:17 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 34m |
| August | 5:32 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 03m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 6:16 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 56m |
| December | 6:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 34m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:08 AM
June 2
Latest sunset
6:53 PM
June 25
Longest day
13h 43m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 34m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Varanasi today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Varanasi, India is at 5:10 AM and sunset is at 6:53 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
How long is the day in Varanasi today?
Today in Varanasi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 43m.
When is golden hour in Varanasi?
Morning golden hour in Varanasi ends at 5:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
What time is solar noon in Varanasi?
Solar noon in Varanasi is at 12:01 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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