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Sun Times in Durgāpur
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Durgāpur?
Sunrise in Durgāpur on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 5:53 AM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Durgāpur?
Sunset in Durgāpur on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:40 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Durgāpur?
Morning golden hour in Durgāpur ends at 6:22 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
How long is the day in Durgāpur?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Durgāpur there are 12 hours and 47 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Durgāpur?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Durgāpur at 12:17 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Durgāpur?
In Durgāpur, sunset is at 6:40 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:58 PM (Asia/Kolkata). Civil twilight ends at 7:03 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Durgāpur?
Twilight in Durgāpur lasts approximately 77 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 Durgāpur?
The earliest sunrise in Durgāpur in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on May 31 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Durgāpur?
The latest sunset in Durgāpur in 2026 is at 6:56 PM on June 28 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Durgāpur?
After sunset at 6:40 PM in Durgāpur, civil twilight ends at 7:03 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:58 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
What these times mean
Solar times in Durgāpur 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 Durgāpur
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Durgāpur on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 03m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 30m |
| March | 6:21 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 5:36 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 05m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 20m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 14m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 49m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:07 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 12m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 56m |