Varanasi Ghats: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Varanasi Ghats, India, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:52 and sets at 17:38. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 11:45.
Varanasi Ghats: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Varanasi Ghats at 11:45 – 15 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 05:06, the latest on January 13 at 06:45.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:07 and latest on July 2 at 18:52.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Varanasi Ghats 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 | 06:45 | 17:29 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 06:32 | 17:51 | 11 h 19 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:07 | 18:06 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:35 | 18:20 | 12 h 45 min | west-northwest 281° |
| May | 05:13 | 18:35 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 05:07 | 18:49 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 05:16 | 18:50 | 13 h 34 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Aug | 05:31 | 18:33 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 05:43 | 18:02 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 05:56 | 17:30 | 11 h 35 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:14 | 17:09 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Dec | 06:35 | 17:10 | 10 h 34 min | west-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 Varanasi Ghats
Morning: 05:38–06:23 · Evening: 17:08–17:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Varanasi Ghats, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:38 to 06:23. The evening golden hour extends from 17:08 to 17:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Varanasi Ghats
Morning: 05:29–05:38 · Evening: 17:52–18:01
The Blue Hour in Varanasi Ghats offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:29 to 05:38, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:52 to 18:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Varanasi Ghats
Varanasi Ghats is located at a latitude of 25.32° and a longitude of 83.01°. The city is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Varanasi Ghats vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Varanasi Ghats
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Varanasi Ghats. 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 Varanasi Ghats, with up to 13h 43m 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 Varanasi Ghats 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 Varanasi Ghats brings the shortest days with only 10h 34m 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 Varanasi Ghats
On the same latitude as Varanasi Ghats
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Varanasi Ghats (25.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Varanasi Ghats
When does the sun rise in Varanasi Ghats today?
Today the sun rises in Varanasi Ghats at 05:52 and sets at 17:38.
How long is the day in Varanasi Ghats today?
The day lasts 11h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Varanasi Ghats today?
In the morning from 05:38–06:23, in the evening from 17:08–17:52.
When is the longest day in Varanasi Ghats?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 43m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 34m.
When does it get dark in Varanasi Ghats today?
It is dark from 18:01, fully dark from 18:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Varanasi Ghats. All times are in local time. How it is calculated