Sun Times in May
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in May?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for May (Asia/Kolkata). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in May?
Check the sunset time displayed above for May (Asia/Kolkata). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in May?
Golden hour times for May 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 May?
The day length for May is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in May?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for May is shown in the times above (Asia/Kolkata). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in May?
Sunset and dusk times for May are displayed above (Asia/Kolkata). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in May?
Twilight duration in May 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 May?
The earliest sunrise in May in 2026 is at 6:01 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 May?
The latest sunset in May in 2026 is at 7:38 PM on June 23 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in May?
After sunset in May, 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 May 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 May
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in May on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 51m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 23m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 16m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 34m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 27m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 57m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 01m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 42m |
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