Sunrise & sunset times in Madurai, India
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 18:39 in Madurai. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Madurai
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Golden hour in Madurai 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 Madurai when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Madurai (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Madurai’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:38 | 18:15 | 12:26 | 11h 36m |
| February | 06:37 | 18:26 | 12:31 | 11h 48m |
| March | 06:24 | 18:28 | 12:26 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:07 | 18:27 | 12:17 | 12h 20m |
| May | 05:56 | 18:31 | 12:13 | 12h 34m |
| June | 05:56 | 18:38 | 12:17 | 12h 42m |
| July | 06:04 | 18:42 | 12:23 | 12h 38m |
| August | 06:08 | 18:35 | 12:22 | 12h 26m |
| September | 06:07 | 18:18 | 12:12 | 12h 10m |
| October | 06:05 | 18:00 | 12:03 | 11h 54m |
| November | 06:11 | 17:52 | 12:02 | 11h 40m |
| December | 06:25 | 17:59 | 12:12 | 11h 33m |
Solar year in Madurai (2026)
Because Madurai is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 09m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Madurai
Longest day in Madurai: 12h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 35m.
Moon tonight in Madurai
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 Madurai today?▼
The sun rises at 05:57 Asia/Kolkata in Madurai, India today.
What time is sunset in Madurai today?▼
The sun sets at 18:39 Asia/Kolkata in Madurai today.
How long is the day in Madurai today?▼
Daylight in Madurai today lasts 12 hours and 42 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Madurai?▼
The morning golden hour in Madurai runs from 05:34 to 06:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:09 to 19:02.
What is the timezone of Madurai?▼
Madurai 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 Madurai?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Madurai is 21 June 2026, with 12h 42m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Madurai?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Madurai is 22 December 2026, with 11h 33m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Madurai?▼
Because Madurai is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 09m. Days are nearly the same length all year.