Today in Chennai, India, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 6:40 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 51m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Chennai is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Chennai's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chennai
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chennai runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:10 PM and lasts until 6:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Chennai's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chennai falls exactly at 12:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.00 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chennai, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chennai?
At Chennai's latitude of 13.0836939°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 470.25° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chennai are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 13.0836939, 80.270186. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chennai (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 Chennai versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 51m |
| 2025 | 5:48 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 51m |
| 2021 | 5:48 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 51m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chennai today?
In Chennai, the sun rises at exactly 5:48 AM and sets at 6:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 51m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chennai today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chennai runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:10 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chennai shift every day?
At Chennai's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 470.25° (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 Chennai at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:14 PM when the sun reaches 15.00. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chennai, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Chennai 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 5:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:48 AM.