Sunrise and Sunset in Nainital Today
In Nainital, India, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:09 and sets at 17:50. The day length is 11h 41m. Solar noon is reached at 11:59.
Nainital: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nainital at 11:59 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:11, the latest on January 10 at 07:07.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 17:13 and latest on July 1 at 19:15.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 46 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nainital 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 | 07:07 | 17:35 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:51 | 18:01 | 11 h 10 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:22 | 18:20 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:46 | 18:38 | 12 h 52 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:20 | 18:57 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 05:12 | 19:13 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:22 | 19:13 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Aug | 05:40 | 18:52 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 05:56 | 18:17 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:13 | 17:42 | 11 h 29 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:35 | 17:17 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 06:58 | 17:15 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) 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 Nainital
Morning: 05:54–06:40 · Evening: 17:18–18:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nainital, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:54 to 06:40. The evening golden hour extends from 17:18 to 18:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nainital
Morning: 05:45–05:54 · Evening: 18:04–18:13
The Blue Hour in Nainital offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:45 to 05:54, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:04 to 18:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nainital
Nainital is located at a latitude of 29.40° and a longitude of 79.45°. The city is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nainital vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nainital
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nainital. 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 Nainital, with up to 14h 2m 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 Nainital 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 Nainital brings the shortest days with only 10h 16m 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 Nainital
On the same latitude as Nainital
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nainital (29.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 41m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Nainital
When does the sun rise in Nainital today?
Today the sun rises in Nainital at 06:09 and sets at 17:50.
How long is the day in Nainital today?
The day lasts 11h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nainital today?
In the morning from 05:54–06:40, in the evening from 17:18–18:04.
When is the longest day in Nainital?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 2m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 16m.
When does it get dark in Nainital today?
It is dark from 18:13, fully dark from 19:08.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nainital. All times are in local time. How it is calculated