Sunrise & sunset times in Kathmandu, Nepal
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 18:41 in Kathmandu. All times are shown in the Asia/Kathmandu timezone.
Today in Kathmandu
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kathmandu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kathmandu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:55 | 17:30 | 12:13 | 10h 34m |
| February | 06:41 | 17:54 | 12:17 | 11h 13m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:12 | 12:12 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:39 | 18:28 | 12:03 | 12h 49m |
| May | 05:14 | 18:45 | 12:00 | 13h 30m |
| June | 05:07 | 19:00 | 12:04 | 13h 53m |
| July | 05:17 | 19:01 | 12:09 | 13h 43m |
| August | 05:34 | 18:42 | 12:08 | 13h 07m |
| September | 05:48 | 18:08 | 11:59 | 12h 19m |
| October | 06:03 | 17:35 | 11:49 | 11h 31m |
| November | 06:24 | 17:11 | 11:48 | 10h 47m |
| December | 06:46 | 17:10 | 11:58 | 10h 24m |
Solar year in Kathmandu (2026)
Day length in Kathmandu swings by 3h 30m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kathmandu
Longest day in Kathmandu: 13h 45m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 15m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 58m.
Moon tonight in Kathmandu
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 Kathmandu today?▼
The sun rises at 05:34 Asia/Kathmandu in Kathmandu, Nepal today.
What time is sunset in Kathmandu today?▼
The sun sets at 18:41 Asia/Kathmandu in Kathmandu today.
How long is the day in Kathmandu today?▼
Daylight in Kathmandu today lasts 13 hours and 6 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kathmandu?▼
The morning golden hour in Kathmandu runs from 05:10 to 06:06, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:09 to 19:05.
What is the timezone of Kathmandu?▼
Kathmandu uses the Asia/Kathmandu timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kathmandu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kathmandu is 21 June 2026, with 13h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kathmandu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kathmandu is 22 December 2026, with 10h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kathmandu?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kathmandu swings by 3h 30m.