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Sun Times in Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Delhi?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Delhi (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Delhi?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Delhi (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Delhi?
Golden hour times for Delhi are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Delhi?
The day length for Delhi is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Delhi?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Delhi is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Delhi?
Sunset and dusk times for Delhi are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Delhi?
Twilight duration in Delhi varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Delhi?
The earliest sunrise in Delhi in 2026 is at 5:58 AM on June 4 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Delhi?
The latest sunset in Delhi in 2026 is at 8:17 PM on June 25 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Delhi?
After sunset in Delhi, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Delhi shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Delhi
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Delhi on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 02m |