Sunrise & sunset times in Puducherry, India
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 18:39 in Puducherry. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Puducherry
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Puducherry 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 Puducherry when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Puducherry (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Puducherry’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:35 | 18:05 | 12:19 | 11h 30m |
| February | 06:32 | 18:17 | 12:24 | 11h 45m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:21 | 12:19 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:59 | 18:22 | 12:10 | 12h 23m |
| May | 05:46 | 18:27 | 12:07 | 12h 40m |
| June | 05:46 | 18:35 | 12:11 | 12h 49m |
| July | 05:53 | 18:39 | 12:16 | 12h 45m |
| August | 05:59 | 18:30 | 12:15 | 12h 31m |
| September | 06:00 | 18:11 | 12:05 | 12h 11m |
| October | 06:00 | 17:52 | 11:56 | 11h 52m |
| November | 06:07 | 17:42 | 11:55 | 11h 34m |
| December | 06:22 | 17:48 | 12:05 | 11h 25m |
Solar year in Puducherry (2026)
Day length in Puducherry swings by 1h 24m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Puducherry
Longest day in Puducherry: 12h 42m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 18m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 39m.
Moon tonight in Puducherry
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 Puducherry today?▼
The sun rises at 05:53 Asia/Kolkata in Puducherry, India today.
What time is sunset in Puducherry today?▼
The sun sets at 18:39 Asia/Kolkata in Puducherry today.
How long is the day in Puducherry today?▼
Daylight in Puducherry today lasts 12 hours and 45 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Puducherry?▼
The morning golden hour in Puducherry runs from 05:30 to 06:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:09 to 19:02.
What is the timezone of Puducherry?▼
Puducherry 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 Puducherry?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Puducherry is 21 June 2026, with 12h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Puducherry?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Puducherry is 22 December 2026, with 11h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Puducherry?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Puducherry swings by 1h 24m.