Sun Times in Punākha
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Punākha?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Punākha (Asia/Thimphu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Punākha?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Punākha (Asia/Thimphu). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Punākha?
Golden hour times for Punākha 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 Punākha?
The day length for Punākha is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Punākha?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Punākha is shown in the times above (Asia/Thimphu). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Punākha?
Sunset and dusk times for Punākha are displayed above (Asia/Thimphu). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Punākha?
Twilight duration in Punākha 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 Punākha?
The earliest sunrise in Punākha in 2026 is at 5:04 AM on June 3 (Asia/Thimphu). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Punākha?
The latest sunset in Punākha in 2026 is at 7:00 PM on June 29 (Asia/Thimphu). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Punākha?
After sunset in Punākha, 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 Punākha 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 Punākha
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Punākha on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 35m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 14m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:36 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:11 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 53m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 43m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 08m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 6:00 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 32m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 25m |
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