Sunrise & sunset times in Gaya, India
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:09 and sets at 18:42 in Gaya. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Gaya
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Golden hour in Gaya 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 Gaya when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Gaya (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Gaya’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:36 | 17:22 | 11:59 | 10h 45m |
| February | 06:24 | 17:44 | 12:04 | 11h 19m |
| March | 05:59 | 17:58 | 11:58 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:28 | 18:12 | 11:50 | 12h 43m |
| May | 05:06 | 18:26 | 11:46 | 13h 20m |
| June | 05:00 | 18:40 | 11:50 | 13h 40m |
| July | 05:09 | 18:41 | 11:55 | 13h 31m |
| August | 05:24 | 18:24 | 11:54 | 13h 00m |
| September | 05:35 | 17:54 | 11:45 | 12h 18m |
| October | 05:47 | 17:23 | 11:35 | 11h 35m |
| November | 06:06 | 17:02 | 11:34 | 10h 56m |
| December | 06:26 | 17:03 | 11:44 | 10h 36m |
Solar year in Gaya (2026)
Day length in Gaya swings by 3h 05m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Gaya
Longest day in Gaya: 13h 32m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 28m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 25m.
Moon tonight in Gaya
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Gaya today?▼
The sun rises at 05:09 Asia/Kolkata in Gaya, India today.
What time is sunset in Gaya today?▼
The sun sets at 18:42 Asia/Kolkata in Gaya today.
How long is the day in Gaya today?▼
Daylight in Gaya today lasts 13 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gaya?▼
The morning golden hour in Gaya runs from 04:44 to 05:42, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:09 to 19:07.
What is the timezone of Gaya?▼
Gaya 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 Gaya?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Gaya is 21 June 2026, with 13h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Gaya?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Gaya is 22 December 2026, with 10h 36m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Gaya?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Gaya swings by 3h 05m.