Today in Himachal Pradesh, India, the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 7:31 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 9m 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, Himachal Pradesh is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Himachal Pradesh's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Himachal Pradesh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Himachal Pradesh runs from N/A to 5:58 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:56 PM and lasts until 7:31 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Himachal Pradesh sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Himachal Pradesh falls exactly at 12:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 23.22 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Himachal Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Himachal Pradesh?
At Himachal Pradesh's latitude of 31.9292352°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 463.03° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Himachal Pradesh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31.9292352, 77.1828462. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Himachal 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 Himachal Pradesh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 14h 9m |
| 2025 | 5:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 14h 9m |
| 2021 | 5:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 14h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Himachal Pradesh today?
In Himachal Pradesh, the sun rises at exactly 5:22 AM and sets at 7:31 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Himachal Pradesh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Himachal Pradesh runs from N/A to 5:58 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:56 PM and lasts until 7:29 PM.
Why does sunrise in Himachal Pradesh shift every day?
At Himachal Pradesh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 463.03° (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 Himachal Pradesh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:27 PM when the sun reaches 23.22. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Himachal Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Himachal 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 5:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:22 AM.