Today in Arunachal Pradesh, India, the sun rises at 4:21 AM and sets at 6:13 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 51m 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, Arunachal Pradesh is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Arunachal Pradesh's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Arunachal Pradesh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Arunachal Pradesh runs from N/A to 4:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:39 PM and lasts until 6:13 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Arunachal Pradesh sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Arunachal Pradesh falls exactly at 11:17 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 7.70 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Arunachal Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Arunachal Pradesh?
At Arunachal Pradesh's latitude of 28.0937702°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.56° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Arunachal Pradesh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 28.0937702, 94.5921326. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Arunachal 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 Arunachal Pradesh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:21 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 51m |
| 2025 | 4:22 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 51m |
| 2021 | 4:22 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 51m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Arunachal Pradesh today?
In Arunachal Pradesh, the sun rises at exactly 4:21 AM and sets at 6:13 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 51m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Arunachal Pradesh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Arunachal Pradesh runs from N/A to 4:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:39 PM and lasts until 6:10 PM.
Why does sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh shift every day?
At Arunachal Pradesh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.56° (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 Arunachal Pradesh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:17 AM when the sun reaches 7.70. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Arunachal Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Arunachal 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 4:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:22 AM.