Sunrise & sunset times in Patna, India
On Monday 17 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:23 and sets at 18:23 in Patna. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Patna
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Golden hour in Patna 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 Patna when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Patna (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Patna’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:37 | 17:20 | 11:58 | 10h 42m |
| February | 06:24 | 17:42 | 12:03 | 11h 18m |
| March | 05:59 | 17:58 | 11:58 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:27 | 18:12 | 11:49 | 12h 45m |
| May | 05:04 | 18:27 | 11:45 | 13h 23m |
| June | 04:58 | 18:41 | 11:49 | 13h 43m |
| July | 05:07 | 18:42 | 11:55 | 13h 35m |
| August | 05:22 | 18:25 | 11:54 | 13h 02m |
| September | 05:35 | 17:53 | 11:44 | 12h 18m |
| October | 05:47 | 17:22 | 11:35 | 11h 34m |
| November | 06:06 | 17:00 | 11:34 | 10h 54m |
| December | 06:27 | 17:01 | 11:44 | 10h 33m |
Solar year in Patna (2026)
Day length in Patna swings by 3h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Patna
Longest day in Patna: 13h 36m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 24m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 51m.
Moon tonight in Patna
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Patna today?▼
The sun rises at 05:23 Asia/Kolkata in Patna, India today.
What time is sunset in Patna today?▼
The sun sets at 18:23 Asia/Kolkata in Patna today.
How long is the day in Patna today?▼
Daylight in Patna today lasts 12 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Patna?▼
The morning golden hour in Patna runs from 04:59 to 05:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:52 to 18:47.
What is the timezone of Patna?▼
Patna 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 Patna?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Patna is 21 June 2026, with 13h 44m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Patna?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Patna is 22 December 2026, with 10h 33m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Patna?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Patna swings by 3h 12m.