Kangchenjunga: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Kangchenjunga, Nepal, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:48 and sets at 17:32. The day length is 11h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 11:40.

Kangchenjunga: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Kangchenjunga at 11:40 – 20 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 04:56, the latest on January 11 at 06:44.

The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 16:56 and latest on July 2 at 18:52.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.

Kangchenjunga through the year

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirection
Jan06:4417:1910 h 35 minwest-southwest 247°
Feb06:2917:4311 h 14 minwest-southwest 256°
Mar06:0218:0011 h 59 minwest 268°
Apr05:2818:1712 h 49 minwest-northwest 282°
May05:0318:3413 h 31 minwest-northwest 292°
Jun04:5618:4913 h 53 minwest-northwest 297°
Jul05:0618:5013 h 44 minwest-northwest 295°
Aug05:2218:3013 h 8 minwest-northwest 286°
Sep05:3717:5712 h 20 minwest 274°
Oct05:5217:2311 h 31 minwest 261°
Nov06:1317:0010 h 47 minwest-southwest 249°
Dec06:3516:5910 h 24 minwest-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 53° along the horizon.

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

Golden Hour in Kangchenjunga

Morning: 05:33–06:19 · Evening: 17:01–17:46

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kangchenjunga, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:33 to 06:19. The evening golden hour extends from 17:01 to 17:46. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Kangchenjunga

Morning: 05:24–05:33 · Evening: 17:46–17:55

The Blue Hour in Kangchenjunga offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:24 to 05:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:46 to 17:55, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Kangchenjunga

Kangchenjunga is located at a latitude of 27.70° and a longitude of 88.15°. The city is in the Asia/Kathmandu timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kangchenjunga vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Kangchenjunga

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kangchenjunga. 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 Kangchenjunga, with up to 13h 54m 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 Kangchenjunga 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 Kangchenjunga brings the shortest days with only 10h 23m 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 Kangchenjunga

On the same latitude as Kangchenjunga

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kangchenjunga (27.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Kangchenjunga

When does the sun rise in Kangchenjunga today?

Today the sun rises in Kangchenjunga at 05:48 and sets at 17:32.

How long is the day in Kangchenjunga today?

The day lasts 11h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Kangchenjunga today?

In the morning from 05:33–06:19, in the evening from 17:01–17:46.

When is the longest day in Kangchenjunga?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 23m.

When does it get dark in Kangchenjunga today?

It is dark from 17:55, fully dark from 18:49.

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