Sunrise & sunset times in Kolkata, India
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:51 and sets at 18:22 in Kolkata. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Kolkata
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kolkata 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 Kolkata when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kolkata (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kolkata’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:18 | 17:13 | 11:45 | 10h 54m |
| February | 06:08 | 17:33 | 11:50 | 11h 24m |
| March | 05:45 | 17:45 | 11:45 | 12h 00m |
| April | 05:16 | 17:56 | 11:36 | 12h 40m |
| May | 04:56 | 18:09 | 11:32 | 13h 13m |
| June | 04:51 | 18:22 | 11:36 | 13h 30m |
| July | 05:00 | 18:24 | 11:42 | 13h 23m |
| August | 05:13 | 18:08 | 11:41 | 12h 55m |
| September | 05:23 | 17:40 | 11:31 | 12h 17m |
| October | 05:32 | 17:11 | 11:22 | 11h 38m |
| November | 05:49 | 16:52 | 11:21 | 11h 03m |
| December | 06:08 | 16:54 | 11:31 | 10h 45m |
Solar year in Kolkata (2026)
Day length in Kolkata swings by 2h 46m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kolkata
Longest day in Kolkata: 13h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 23m.
Moon tonight in Kolkata
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 Kolkata today?▼
The sun rises at 04:51 Asia/Kolkata in Kolkata, India today.
What time is sunset in Kolkata today?▼
The sun sets at 18:22 Asia/Kolkata in Kolkata today.
How long is the day in Kolkata today?▼
Daylight in Kolkata today lasts 13 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kolkata?▼
The morning golden hour in Kolkata runs from 04:26 to 05:24, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:49 to 18:47.
What is the timezone of Kolkata?▼
Kolkata 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 Kolkata?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kolkata is 21 June 2026, with 13h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kolkata?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kolkata is 22 December 2026, with 10h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kolkata?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kolkata swings by 2h 46m.