Today in Chandigarh, India, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 7:01 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 7m 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, Chandigarh is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Chandigarh's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chandigarh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chandigarh runs from N/A to 6:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:28 PM and lasts until 7:01 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Chandigarh sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chandigarh falls exactly at 12:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 18.21 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chandigarh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chandigarh?
At Chandigarh's latitude of 30.7334421°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 93.59° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chandigarh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.7334421, 76.7797143. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chandigarh (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 Chandigarh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 7m |
| 2025 | 5:54 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 6m |
| 2021 | 5:54 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 6m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chandigarh today?
In Chandigarh, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 7:01 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chandigarh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chandigarh runs from N/A to 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:28 PM and lasts until 6:58 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chandigarh shift every day?
At Chandigarh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 93.59° (E). 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 Chandigarh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:27 PM when the sun reaches 18.21. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chandigarh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Chandigarh 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 5:54 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:54 AM.