Sunrise and Sunset in Bodh Gaya Today

In Bodh Gaya, India, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:44 and sets at 17:30. The day length is 11h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 11:37.

Bodh Gaya: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Bodh Gaya at 11:37 – 23 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 8 at 05:00, the latest on January 14 at 06:36.

The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:00 and latest on July 2 at 18:43.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.

Bodh Gaya through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirection
Jan06:3617:2210 h 46 minwest-southwest 247°
Feb06:2417:4411 h 20 minwest-southwest 257°
Mar05:5917:5811 h 59 minwest 268°
Apr05:2818:1212 h 44 minwest-northwest 281°
May05:0618:2613 h 20 minwest-northwest 291°
Jun05:0018:4013 h 40 minwest-northwest 296°
Jul05:1018:4113 h 32 minwest-northwest 294°
Aug05:2418:2413 h 0 minwest-northwest 286°
Sep05:3617:5412 h 18 minwest 274°
Oct05:4717:2311 h 36 minwest 261°
Nov06:0517:0310 h 57 minwest-southwest 250°
Dec06:2617:0310 h 37 minwest-southwest 245°

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Bodh Gaya

Morning: 05:30–06:15 · Evening: 16:59–17:44

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Bodh Gaya, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:30 to 06:15. The evening golden hour extends from 16:59 to 17:44. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Bodh Gaya

Morning: 05:21–05:30 · Evening: 17:44–17:53

The Blue Hour in Bodh Gaya offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:21 to 05:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:44 to 17:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya is located at a latitude of 24.70° and a longitude of 84.99°. The city is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Bodh Gaya vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Bodh Gaya

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Bodh Gaya. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Bodh Gaya, with up to 13h 40m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Bodh Gaya sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Bodh Gaya brings the shortest days with only 10h 36m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Cities near Bodh Gaya

On the same latitude as Bodh Gaya

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Bodh Gaya (24.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Bodh Gaya

When does the sun rise in Bodh Gaya today?

Today the sun rises in Bodh Gaya at 05:44 and sets at 17:30.

How long is the day in Bodh Gaya today?

The day lasts 11h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Bodh Gaya today?

In the morning from 05:30–06:15, in the evening from 16:59–17:44.

When is the longest day in Bodh Gaya?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 40m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 36m.

When does it get dark in Bodh Gaya today?

It is dark from 17:53, fully dark from 18:45.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Bodh Gaya. All times are in local time. How it is calculated