Sunrise & sunset times in Thoothukudi, India
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 18:40 in Thoothukudi. All times are shown in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Today in Thoothukudi
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Thoothukudi 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 Thoothukudi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Thoothukudi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Thoothukudi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:36 | 18:16 | 12:26 | 11h 40m |
| February | 06:36 | 18:27 | 12:31 | 11h 51m |
| March | 06:24 | 18:28 | 12:26 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:08 | 18:27 | 12:17 | 12h 18m |
| May | 05:58 | 18:29 | 12:13 | 12h 31m |
| June | 05:58 | 18:36 | 12:17 | 12h 37m |
| July | 06:05 | 18:40 | 12:23 | 12h 35m |
| August | 06:09 | 18:34 | 12:22 | 12h 24m |
| September | 06:07 | 18:17 | 12:12 | 12h 10m |
| October | 06:05 | 18:01 | 12:03 | 11h 56m |
| November | 06:10 | 17:53 | 12:02 | 11h 43m |
| December | 06:23 | 18:01 | 12:12 | 11h 37m |
Solar year in Thoothukudi (2026)
Because Thoothukudi is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 01m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Thoothukudi
Longest day in Thoothukudi: 12h 31m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 29m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 28m.
Moon tonight in Thoothukudi
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 Thoothukudi today?▼
The sun rises at 06:05 Asia/Kolkata in Thoothukudi, India today.
What time is sunset in Thoothukudi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:40 Asia/Kolkata in Thoothukudi today.
How long is the day in Thoothukudi today?▼
Daylight in Thoothukudi today lasts 12 hours and 35 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Thoothukudi?▼
The morning golden hour in Thoothukudi runs from 05:42 to 06:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:11 to 19:03.
What is the timezone of Thoothukudi?▼
Thoothukudi 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 Thoothukudi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Thoothukudi is 21 June 2026, with 12h 38m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Thoothukudi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Thoothukudi is 22 December 2026, with 11h 37m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Thoothukudi?▼
Because Thoothukudi is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 01m. Days are nearly the same length all year.