Sunrise & sunset times in Kanpur, India
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 17:52 in Kanpur. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Kanpur
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Golden hour in Kanpur 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 Kanpur when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kanpur (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kanpur’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:58 | 17:37 | 12:17 | 10h 39m |
| February | 06:44 | 18:01 | 12:22 | 11h 16m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:17 | 12:17 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:45 | 18:32 | 12:08 | 12h 46m |
| May | 05:21 | 18:48 | 12:04 | 13h 26m |
| June | 05:15 | 19:02 | 12:09 | 13h 47m |
| July | 05:25 | 19:03 | 12:14 | 13h 38m |
| August | 05:40 | 18:45 | 12:13 | 13h 04m |
| September | 05:54 | 18:13 | 12:03 | 12h 19m |
| October | 06:07 | 17:40 | 11:54 | 11h 33m |
| November | 06:27 | 17:18 | 11:53 | 10h 51m |
| December | 06:48 | 17:18 | 12:03 | 10h 29m |
Solar year in Kanpur (2026)
Day length in Kanpur swings by 3h 19m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kanpur
Longest day in Kanpur: 13h 40m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 20m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 38m.
Moon tonight in Kanpur
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Kanpur today?▼
The sun rises at 06:02 Asia/Kolkata in Kanpur, India today.
What time is sunset in Kanpur today?▼
The sun sets at 17:52 Asia/Kolkata in Kanpur today.
How long is the day in Kanpur today?▼
Daylight in Kanpur today lasts 11 hours and 49 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kanpur?▼
The morning golden hour in Kanpur runs from 05:39 to 06:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:21 to 18:15.
What is the timezone of Kanpur?▼
Kanpur 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 Kanpur?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kanpur is 21 June 2026, with 13h 48m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kanpur?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kanpur is 22 December 2026, with 10h 29m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kanpur?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kanpur swings by 3h 19m.