Sunrise & sunset times in Alīgarh, India
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 18:37 in Alīgarh. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Alīgarh
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Golden hour in Alīgarh today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Alīgarh when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Alīgarh (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Alīgarh’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:10 | 17:44 | 12:27 | 10h 34m |
| February | 06:55 | 18:08 | 12:31 | 11h 13m |
| March | 06:27 | 18:26 | 12:26 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:53 | 18:42 | 12:17 | 12h 49m |
| May | 05:28 | 18:59 | 12:14 | 13h 31m |
| June | 05:21 | 19:15 | 12:18 | 13h 53m |
| July | 05:31 | 19:15 | 12:23 | 13h 44m |
| August | 05:47 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 13h 08m |
| September | 06:02 | 18:22 | 12:12 | 12h 20m |
| October | 06:17 | 17:48 | 12:03 | 11h 31m |
| November | 06:38 | 17:25 | 12:02 | 10h 46m |
| December | 07:00 | 17:24 | 12:12 | 10h 23m |
Solar year in Alīgarh (2026)
Day length in Alīgarh swings by 3h 32m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Alīgarh
Longest day in Alīgarh: 13h 46m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 14m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 31m.
Moon tonight in Alīgarh
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Alīgarh today?▼
The sun rises at 05:56 Asia/Kolkata in Alīgarh, India today.
What time is sunset in Alīgarh today?▼
The sun sets at 18:37 Asia/Kolkata in Alīgarh today.
How long is the day in Alīgarh today?▼
Daylight in Alīgarh today lasts 12 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Alīgarh?▼
The morning golden hour in Alīgarh runs from 05:32 to 06:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:06 to 19:01.
What is the timezone of Alīgarh?▼
Alīgarh uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Alīgarh?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Alīgarh is 21 June 2026, with 13h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Alīgarh?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Alīgarh is 22 December 2026, with 10h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Alīgarh?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Alīgarh swings by 3h 32m.