Today in Assam, India, the sun rises at 4:53 AM and sets at 5:50 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 57m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Assam is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Assam's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Assam
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Assam runs from N/A to 5:24 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:19 PM and lasts until 5:50 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Assam sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Assam falls exactly at 11:21 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 3.30 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Assam, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Assam?
At Assam's latitude of 26.4073841°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 101.95° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Assam are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 26.4073841, 93.2551303. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Assam (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 Assam versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:53 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 57m |
| 2025 | 4:53 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2021 | 4:53 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Assam today?
In Assam, the sun rises at exactly 4:53 AM and sets at 5:50 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 57m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Assam today?
Today, morning golden hour in Assam runs from N/A to 5:24 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:19 PM and lasts until 5:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Assam shift every day?
At Assam's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 101.95° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Assam at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:21 AM when the sun reaches 3.30. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Assam, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Assam 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 4:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:53 AM.