Today in Delhi, India, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 7:23 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 53m 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, Delhi is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Delhi's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Delhi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Delhi runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:49 PM and lasts until 7:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Delhi sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Delhi falls exactly at 12:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 22.41 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Delhi, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Delhi?
At Delhi's latitude of 28.6138954°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 464.39° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Delhi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 28.6138954, 77.2090057. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Delhi (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 Delhi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:30 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 53m |
| 2025 | 5:30 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 53m |
| 2021 | 5:30 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 53m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Delhi today?
In Delhi, the sun rises at exactly 5:30 AM and sets at 7:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 53m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Delhi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Delhi runs from N/A to 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:49 PM and lasts until 7:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Delhi shift every day?
At Delhi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 464.39° (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 Delhi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:27 PM when the sun reaches 22.41. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Delhi, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Delhi 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 5:30 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:30 AM.