Today in Andhra Pradesh, India, the sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 6:46 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 2m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Andhra Pradesh is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Andhra Pradesh's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Andhra Pradesh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Andhra Pradesh runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:15 PM and lasts until 6:46 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Andhra Pradesh's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Andhra Pradesh falls exactly at 12:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 16.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Andhra Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Andhra Pradesh?
At Andhra Pradesh's latitude of 15.9240905°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 469.50° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Andhra Pradesh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 15.9240905, 80.1863809. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Andhra Pradesh (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Andhra Pradesh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:44 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 2m |
| 2025 | 5:44 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 2m |
| 2021 | 5:44 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Andhra Pradesh today?
In Andhra Pradesh, the sun rises at exactly 5:44 AM and sets at 6:46 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Andhra Pradesh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Andhra Pradesh runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:15 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Andhra Pradesh shift every day?
At Andhra Pradesh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 469.50° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Andhra Pradesh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:15 PM when the sun reaches 16.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Andhra Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Andhra Pradesh changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:44 AM.