Sunrise & sunset times in Ranchi, India
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:02 and sets at 18:36 in Ranchi. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Ranchi
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Golden hour in Ranchi 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 Ranchi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ranchi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ranchi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:32 | 17:23 | 11:58 | 10h 51m |
| February | 06:21 | 17:44 | 12:02 | 11h 22m |
| March | 05:57 | 17:57 | 11:57 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:28 | 18:09 | 11:48 | 12h 41m |
| May | 05:07 | 18:23 | 11:45 | 13h 15m |
| June | 05:02 | 18:36 | 11:49 | 13h 33m |
| July | 05:11 | 18:37 | 11:54 | 13h 26m |
| August | 05:24 | 18:21 | 11:53 | 12h 56m |
| September | 05:35 | 17:52 | 11:44 | 12h 17m |
| October | 05:45 | 17:23 | 11:34 | 11h 37m |
| November | 06:02 | 17:03 | 11:33 | 11h 01m |
| December | 06:22 | 17:05 | 11:43 | 10h 42m |
Solar year in Ranchi (2026)
Day length in Ranchi swings by 2h 52m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ranchi
Longest day in Ranchi: 13h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 26m.
Moon tonight in Ranchi
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 Ranchi today?▼
The sun rises at 05:02 Asia/Kolkata in Ranchi, India today.
What time is sunset in Ranchi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:36 Asia/Kolkata in Ranchi today.
How long is the day in Ranchi today?▼
Daylight in Ranchi today lasts 13 hours and 33 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ranchi?▼
The morning golden hour in Ranchi runs from 04:36 to 05:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:03 to 19:01.
What is the timezone of Ranchi?▼
Ranchi 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 Ranchi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ranchi is 21 June 2026, with 13h 34m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ranchi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ranchi is 22 December 2026, with 10h 42m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ranchi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ranchi swings by 2h 52m.