Sunrise & sunset times in Kota, India
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 18:44 in Kota. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Kota
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Golden hour in Kota 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 Kota when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kota (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kota’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:13 | 17:58 | 12:35 | 10h 44m |
| February | 07:01 | 18:20 | 12:40 | 11h 19m |
| March | 06:36 | 18:35 | 12:35 | 11h 59m |
| April | 06:04 | 18:49 | 12:26 | 12h 44m |
| May | 05:42 | 19:04 | 12:22 | 13h 21m |
| June | 05:36 | 19:18 | 12:27 | 13h 41m |
| July | 05:45 | 19:19 | 12:32 | 13h 33m |
| August | 06:00 | 19:01 | 12:31 | 13h 01m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:30 | 12:21 | 12h 18m |
| October | 06:24 | 17:59 | 12:12 | 11h 34m |
| November | 06:43 | 17:38 | 12:11 | 10h 55m |
| December | 07:04 | 17:39 | 12:21 | 10h 35m |
Solar year in Kota (2026)
Day length in Kota swings by 3h 08m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kota
Longest day in Kota: 13h 34m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 26m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 28m.
Moon tonight in Kota
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Kota today?▼
The sun rises at 06:07 Asia/Kolkata in Kota, India today.
What time is sunset in Kota today?▼
The sun sets at 18:44 Asia/Kolkata in Kota today.
How long is the day in Kota today?▼
Daylight in Kota today lasts 12 hours and 37 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kota?▼
The morning golden hour in Kota runs from 05:44 to 06:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:14 to 19:07.
What is the timezone of Kota?▼
Kota 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 Kota?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kota is 21 June 2026, with 13h 42m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kota?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kota is 22 December 2026, with 10h 34m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kota?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kota swings by 3h 08m.