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Sun Times in Dhankutā
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dhankutā?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Dhankutā (Asia/Kathmandu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dhankutā?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Dhankutā (Asia/Kathmandu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dhankutā?
Golden hour times for Dhankutā 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 Dhankutā?
The day length for Dhankutā is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dhankutā?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Dhankutā is shown in the times above (Asia/Kathmandu). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Dhankutā?
Sunset and dusk times for Dhankutā are displayed above (Asia/Kathmandu). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Dhankutā?
Twilight duration in Dhankutā 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 Dhankutā?
The earliest sunrise in Dhankutā in 2026 is at 5:00 AM on June 9 (Asia/Kathmandu). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dhankutā?
The latest sunset in Dhankutā in 2026 is at 6:53 PM on June 23 (Asia/Kathmandu). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dhankutā?
After sunset in Dhankutā, 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 Dhankutā 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 Dhankutā
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dhankutā on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 38m |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 15m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:32 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 5:08 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 5:01 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 50m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 41m |
| August | 5:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 06m |
| September | 5:40 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 32m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 6:36 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 27m |