Sunrise & sunset times in Kochi, India
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:50 in Kochi. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Kochi
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Golden hour in Kochi 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 Kochi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kochi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kochi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:46 | 18:22 | 12:34 | 11h 36m |
| February | 06:44 | 18:33 | 12:39 | 11h 48m |
| March | 06:32 | 18:35 | 12:33 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:14 | 18:35 | 12:25 | 12h 20m |
| May | 06:04 | 18:38 | 12:21 | 12h 34m |
| June | 06:04 | 18:46 | 12:25 | 12h 42m |
| July | 06:11 | 18:50 | 12:30 | 12h 38m |
| August | 06:15 | 18:42 | 12:29 | 12h 26m |
| September | 06:14 | 18:25 | 12:20 | 12h 10m |
| October | 06:13 | 18:08 | 12:10 | 11h 54m |
| November | 06:19 | 17:59 | 12:09 | 11h 40m |
| December | 06:33 | 18:06 | 12:19 | 11h 33m |
Solar year in Kochi (2026)
Because Kochi is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 10m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kochi
Longest day in Kochi: 12h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 32m.
Moon tonight in Kochi
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 Kochi today?▼
The sun rises at 06:11 Asia/Kolkata in Kochi, India today.
What time is sunset in Kochi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:50 Asia/Kolkata in Kochi today.
How long is the day in Kochi today?▼
Daylight in Kochi today lasts 12 hours and 39 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kochi?▼
The morning golden hour in Kochi runs from 05:48 to 06:41, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:20 to 19:13.
What is the timezone of Kochi?▼
Kochi 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 Kochi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kochi is 21 June 2026, with 12h 42m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kochi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kochi is 22 December 2026, with 11h 33m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kochi?▼
Because Kochi is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 10m. Days are nearly the same length all year.