Sunrise & sunset times in Dhanbad, India
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:56 and sets at 18:32 in Dhanbad. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Dhanbad
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Golden hour in Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dhanbad (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dhanbad’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:28 | 17:18 | 11:53 | 10h 49m |
| February | 06:17 | 17:39 | 11:58 | 11h 22m |
| March | 05:53 | 17:53 | 11:53 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:23 | 18:05 | 11:44 | 12h 42m |
| May | 05:02 | 18:19 | 11:40 | 13h 17m |
| June | 04:56 | 18:32 | 11:44 | 13h 35m |
| July | 05:06 | 18:34 | 11:50 | 13h 28m |
| August | 05:19 | 18:17 | 11:48 | 12h 58m |
| September | 05:30 | 17:48 | 11:39 | 12h 17m |
| October | 05:41 | 17:18 | 11:30 | 11h 36m |
| November | 05:58 | 16:58 | 11:28 | 10h 59m |
| December | 06:18 | 16:59 | 11:39 | 10h 40m |
Solar year in Dhanbad (2026)
Day length in Dhanbad swings by 2h 56m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Dhanbad
Longest day in Dhanbad: 13h 28m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 32m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 28m.
Moon tonight in Dhanbad
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 Dhanbad today?▼
The sun rises at 04:56 Asia/Kolkata in Dhanbad, India today.
What time is sunset in Dhanbad today?▼
The sun sets at 18:32 Asia/Kolkata in Dhanbad today.
How long is the day in Dhanbad today?▼
Daylight in Dhanbad today lasts 13 hours and 35 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dhanbad?▼
The morning golden hour in Dhanbad runs from 04:31 to 05:29, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:59 to 18:58.
What is the timezone of Dhanbad?▼
Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dhanbad is 21 June 2026, with 13h 36m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dhanbad?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dhanbad is 22 December 2026, with 10h 40m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dhanbad?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Dhanbad swings by 2h 56m.