Sunrise and Sunset in Delhi Today
In Delhi, India, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:35 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 10h 57m. Solar noon is reached at 12:04.
Delhi: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Delhi at 12:04 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 05:22, the latest on January 11 at 07:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:23 and latest on July 1 at 19:23.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.
Delhi through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:14 | 17:46 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:59 | 18:11 | 11 h 12 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:31 | 18:29 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:56 | 18:46 | 12 h 51 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:30 | 19:04 | 13 h 34 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 05:22 | 19:20 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jul | 05:33 | 19:20 | 13 h 48 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Aug | 05:50 | 19:00 | 13 h 10 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 06:06 | 18:26 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:21 | 17:51 | 11 h 30 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:43 | 17:27 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 07:06 | 17:26 | 10 h 20 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Delhi
Morning: 06:20–07:08 · Evening: 17:00–17:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Delhi, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:20 to 07:08. The evening golden hour extends from 17:00 to 17:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Delhi
Morning: 06:11–06:20 · Evening: 17:48–17:57
The Blue Hour in Delhi offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:11 to 06:20, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:48 to 17:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Delhi
Delhi is located at a latitude of 28.61° and a longitude of 77.21°. The city is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Delhi vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Delhi
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Delhi. 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 Delhi, with up to 13h 58m 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 Delhi sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Delhi brings the shortest days with only 10h 19m 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 Delhi
On the same latitude as Delhi
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Delhi (28.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 57m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Delhi
When does the sun rise in Delhi today?
Today the sun rises in Delhi at 06:36 and sets at 17:32.
How long is the day in Delhi today?
The day lasts 10h 56m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Delhi today?
In the morning from 06:21–07:09, in the evening from 16:59–17:47.
When is the longest day in Delhi?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 58m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 19m.
When does it get dark in Delhi today?
It is dark from 17:57, fully dark from 18:53.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Delhi. All times are in local time. How it is calculated