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Sun Times in Maithon
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Maithon?
Sunrise in Maithon on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 5:21 AM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Maithon?
Sunset in Maithon on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:09 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Maithon?
Morning golden hour in Maithon ends at 5:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
How long is the day in Maithon?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Maithon there are 12 hours and 48 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Maithon?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Maithon at 11:45 AM (Asia/Kolkata). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Maithon?
In Maithon, sunset is at 6:09 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:27 PM (Asia/Kolkata). Civil twilight ends at 6:32 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Maithon?
Twilight in Maithon 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 Maithon?
The earliest sunrise in Maithon in 2026 is at 4:54 AM on June 7 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Maithon?
The latest sunset in Maithon in 2026 is at 6:34 PM on July 1 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Maithon?
After sunset at 6:09 PM in Maithon, civil twilight ends at 6:32 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:27 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
What these times mean
Solar times in Maithon 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 Maithon
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Maithon on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:27 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 50m |
| February | 6:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 22m |
| March | 5:52 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:00 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 17m |
| June | 4:55 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 36m |
| July | 5:04 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 28m |
| August | 5:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 58m |
| September | 5:29 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 5:39 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 5:57 AM | 4:57 PM | 11h 00m |
| December | 6:17 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 41m |