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Kathmandu Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nepal
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kathmandu, Nepal, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 13, 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:38 PM (Asia/Kathmandu). The day lasts 11h 35m, solar noon is at 11:51 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:34 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:07 PM.
Local date
October 13, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:45
Last refreshed
Oct 13, 2026, 10:46 PM
Today’s solar times in Kathmandu
Dawn
5:40 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:34 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:07 PM
Sunset
5:38 PM
Dusk
6:02 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 35m
Solar noon
11:51 AM
Coordinates
27.7017, 85.3206
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 27.7017, longitude 85.3206, and the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kathmandu over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 13, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 35m |
| TomorrowOct 14, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 34m |
| +1 weekOct 20, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 24m |
| +1 monthNov 12, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 51m |
What these times mean
Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 34m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 13m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:40 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:08 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 53m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 44m |
| August | 5:35 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 09m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 32m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 24m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:08 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
7:04 PM
June 24
Longest day
13h 54m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 23m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kathmandu with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2034 | 4:03 PM | 104.6% |
| Sep 2, 2035 | 7:41 AM | 103.2% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 3:55 PM | 106.6% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 12:45 PM | 92.6% |
| Jun 22, 2085 | 9:06 AM | 97% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu today?
On October 13, 2026, sunrise in Kathmandu, Nepal is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 5:38 PM (Asia/Kathmandu).
How long is the day in Kathmandu today?
Today in Kathmandu, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 35m.
When is golden hour in Kathmandu?
Morning golden hour in Kathmandu ends at 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:07 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kathmandu?
Solar noon in Kathmandu is at 11:51 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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