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Sun Times in Dimāpur
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dimāpur?
Sunrise in Dimāpur on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 4:53 AM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dimāpur?
Sunset in Dimāpur on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:37 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dimāpur?
Morning golden hour in Dimāpur ends at 5:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:07 PM.
How long is the day in Dimāpur?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Dimāpur there are 12 hours and 44 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dimāpur?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dimāpur at 11:16 AM (Asia/Kolkata). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dimāpur?
In Dimāpur, sunset is at 5:37 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:57 PM (Asia/Kolkata). Civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dimāpur?
Twilight in Dimāpur lasts approximately 79 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Dimāpur?
The earliest sunrise in Dimāpur in 2026 is at 4:22 AM on June 5 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dimāpur?
The latest sunset in Dimāpur in 2026 is at 6:10 PM on June 23 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dimāpur?
After sunset at 5:37 PM in Dimāpur, civil twilight ends at 6:01 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:57 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dimāpur 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 Dimāpur
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dimāpur on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:03 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 42m |
| February | 5:50 AM | 5:08 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 5:24 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 4:52 AM | 5:38 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 4:29 AM | 5:53 PM | 13h 24m |
| June | 4:23 AM | 6:08 PM | 13h 45m |
| July | 4:32 AM | 6:09 PM | 13h 37m |
| August | 4:47 AM | 5:51 PM | 13h 03m |
| September | 5:00 AM | 5:19 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:13 AM | 4:47 PM | 11h 34m |
| November | 5:32 AM | 4:26 PM | 10h 53m |
| December | 5:54 AM | 4:26 PM | 10h 32m |