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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 June 26, 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal, sunrise is at 5:10 AM and sunset is at 7:04 PM (Asia/Kathmandu). The day lasts 13h 53m, solar noon is at 12:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:45 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:30 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+5:45
Updated hourly
Asia/Kathmandu
Today’s solar times in Kathmandu
Dawn
4:44 AM
Sunrise
5:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:45 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:30 PM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Dusk
7:30 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 53m
Solar noon
12:07 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 53m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 53m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 51m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 5:24 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 34m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Kathmandu, Nepal is at 5:10 AM and sunset is at 7:04 PM (Asia/Kathmandu).
How long is the day in Kathmandu today?
Today in Kathmandu, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 53m.
When is golden hour in Kathmandu?
Morning golden hour in Kathmandu ends at 5:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kathmandu?
Solar noon in Kathmandu is at 12:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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