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Sun Times in Ratnāpuram
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ratnāpuram?
Sunrise in Ratnāpuram on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:56 AM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ratnāpuram?
Sunset in Ratnāpuram on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 6:28 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ratnāpuram?
Morning golden hour in Ratnāpuram ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
How long is the day in Ratnāpuram?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Ratnāpuram there are 12 hours and 32 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ratnāpuram?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Ratnāpuram at 12:12 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Ratnāpuram?
In Ratnāpuram, sunset is at 6:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:43 PM (Asia/Kolkata). Civil twilight ends at 6:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Ratnāpuram?
Twilight in Ratnāpuram lasts approximately 74 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 Ratnāpuram?
The earliest sunrise in Ratnāpuram in 2026 is at 5:34 AM on May 27 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ratnāpuram?
The latest sunset in Ratnāpuram in 2026 is at 6:52 PM on June 26 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ratnāpuram?
After sunset at 6:28 PM in Ratnāpuram, civil twilight ends at 6:51 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:43 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
What these times mean
Solar times in Ratnāpuram 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 Ratnāpuram
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ratnāpuram on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 08m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 32m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 00m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 15m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 09m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 46m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 16m |
| December | 6:36 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 01m |