Sunrise & sunset times in Delhi, India
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:22 and sets at 19:20 in Delhi. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Delhi
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Golden hour in Delhi 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 Delhi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Delhi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Delhi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:14 | 17:46 | 12:30 | 10h 31m |
| February | 06:59 | 18:11 | 12:35 | 11h 11m |
| March | 06:31 | 18:29 | 12:30 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:55 | 18:46 | 12:21 | 12h 50m |
| May | 05:30 | 19:04 | 12:17 | 13h 34m |
| June | 05:22 | 19:20 | 12:21 | 13h 57m |
| July | 05:33 | 19:20 | 12:27 | 13h 47m |
| August | 05:50 | 19:00 | 12:25 | 13h 10m |
| September | 06:05 | 18:26 | 12:16 | 12h 20m |
| October | 06:21 | 17:51 | 12:06 | 11h 29m |
| November | 06:43 | 17:27 | 12:05 | 10h 43m |
| December | 07:06 | 17:26 | 12:16 | 10h 20m |
Solar year in Delhi (2026)
Day length in Delhi swings by 3h 39m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Delhi
Longest day in Delhi: 13h 50m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 10m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 49m.
Moon tonight in Delhi
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Delhi today?▼
The sun rises at 05:22 Asia/Kolkata in Delhi, India today.
What time is sunset in Delhi today?▼
The sun sets at 19:20 Asia/Kolkata in Delhi today.
How long is the day in Delhi today?▼
Daylight in Delhi today lasts 13 hours and 57 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Delhi?▼
The morning golden hour in Delhi runs from 04:55 to 05:57, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:46 to 19:47.
What is the timezone of Delhi?▼
Delhi 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 Delhi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Delhi is 21 June 2026, with 13h 58m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Delhi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Delhi is 22 December 2026, with 10h 19m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Delhi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Delhi swings by 3h 39m.