Golden Temple Amritsar: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Golden Temple Amritsar, India, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:27 and sets at 18:08. The day length is 11h 40m. Solar noon is reached at 12:18.
Golden Temple Amritsar: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Golden Temple Amritsar at 12:18 – 18 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:24, the latest on January 9 at 07:31.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:26 and latest on June 30 at 19:39.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 8 min more daylight than the shortest.
Golden Temple Amritsar 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 | 07:30 | 17:49 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 07:12 | 18:17 | 11 h 5 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:41 | 18:38 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:02 | 18:59 | 12 h 57 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:34 | 19:19 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 05:24 | 19:37 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:35 | 19:36 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 05:55 | 19:14 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:14 | 18:36 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:33 | 17:58 | 11 h 25 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:58 | 17:31 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 07:22 | 17:28 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Golden Temple Amritsar
Morning: 06:13–07:00 · Evening: 17:35–18:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Golden Temple Amritsar, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:13 to 07:00. The evening golden hour extends from 17:35 to 18:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Golden Temple Amritsar
Morning: 06:03–06:13 · Evening: 18:23–18:32
The Blue Hour in Golden Temple Amritsar offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:03 to 06:13, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:23 to 18:32, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Golden Temple Amritsar
Golden Temple Amritsar is located at a latitude of 31.62° and a longitude of 74.88°. The city is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Golden Temple Amritsar vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Golden Temple Amritsar
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Golden Temple Amritsar. 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 Golden Temple Amritsar, with up to 14h 13m 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 Golden Temple Amritsar 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 Golden Temple Amritsar brings the shortest days with only 10h 5m 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 Golden Temple Amritsar
On the same latitude as Golden Temple Amritsar
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Golden Temple Amritsar (31.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 40m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Golden Temple Amritsar
When does the sun rise in Golden Temple Amritsar today?
Today the sun rises in Golden Temple Amritsar at 06:27 and sets at 18:08.
How long is the day in Golden Temple Amritsar today?
The day lasts 11h 40m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Golden Temple Amritsar today?
In the morning from 06:13–07:00, in the evening from 17:35–18:23.
When is the longest day in Golden Temple Amritsar?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 13m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 5m.
When does it get dark in Golden Temple Amritsar today?
It is dark from 18:32, fully dark from 19:29.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Golden Temple Amritsar. All times are in local time. How it is calculated