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Sun Times in Shāhganj
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shāhganj?
Sunrise in Shāhganj on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 5:35 AM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shāhganj?
Sunset in Shāhganj on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:28 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shāhganj?
Morning golden hour in Shāhganj ends at 6:06 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
How long is the day in Shāhganj?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Shāhganj there are 12 hours and 52 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shāhganj?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shāhganj at 12:01 PM (Asia/Kolkata). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shāhganj?
In Shāhganj, sunset is at 6:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:48 PM (Asia/Kolkata). Civil twilight ends at 6:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shāhganj?
Twilight in Shāhganj lasts approximately 80 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 Shāhganj?
The earliest sunrise in Shāhganj in 2026 is at 5:06 AM on June 4 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shāhganj?
The latest sunset in Shāhganj in 2026 is at 6:55 PM on June 26 (Asia/Kolkata). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shāhganj?
After sunset at 6:28 PM in Shāhganj, civil twilight ends at 6:51 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:48 PM (Asia/Kolkata).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shāhganj 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 Shāhganj
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shāhganj on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 41m |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:36 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:13 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 25m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 46m |
| July | 5:16 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 37m |
| August | 5:31 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:58 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 34m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 53m |
| December | 6:38 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 31m |