Sunrise & sunset times in Salem, India
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 18:45 in Salem. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Salem
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Golden hour in Salem 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 Salem when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Salem (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Salem’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:41 | 18:12 | 12:26 | 11h 30m |
| February | 06:38 | 18:24 | 12:31 | 11h 45m |
| March | 06:24 | 18:27 | 12:26 | 12h 03m |
| April | 06:05 | 18:29 | 12:17 | 12h 23m |
| May | 05:53 | 18:33 | 12:13 | 12h 39m |
| June | 05:53 | 18:41 | 12:17 | 12h 48m |
| July | 06:01 | 18:45 | 12:23 | 12h 44m |
| August | 06:06 | 18:37 | 12:21 | 12h 30m |
| September | 06:06 | 18:18 | 12:12 | 12h 11m |
| October | 06:06 | 17:59 | 12:03 | 11h 52m |
| November | 06:14 | 17:49 | 12:01 | 11h 35m |
| December | 06:28 | 17:55 | 12:12 | 11h 26m |
Solar year in Salem (2026)
Day length in Salem swings by 1h 22m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Salem
Longest day in Salem: 12h 41m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 19m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 38m.
Moon tonight in Salem
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 Salem today?▼
The sun rises at 06:00 Asia/Kolkata in Salem, India today.
What time is sunset in Salem today?▼
The sun sets at 18:45 Asia/Kolkata in Salem today.
How long is the day in Salem today?▼
Daylight in Salem today lasts 12 hours and 44 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Salem?▼
The morning golden hour in Salem runs from 05:37 to 06:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:15 to 19:08.
What is the timezone of Salem?▼
Salem 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 Salem?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Salem is 21 June 2026, with 12h 49m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Salem?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Salem is 22 December 2026, with 11h 27m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Salem?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Salem swings by 1h 22m.