Today in Hyderabad, India, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 6:55 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 7m 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, Hyderabad is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Hyderabad's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hyderabad
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hyderabad runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:24 PM and lasts until 6:55 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Hyderabad's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hyderabad falls exactly at 12:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 18.07 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hyderabad, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hyderabad?
At Hyderabad's latitude of 17.360589°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 468.76° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hyderabad are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 17.360589, 78.4740613. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hyderabad (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 Hyderabad versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 7m |
| 2025 | 5:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 7m |
| 2021 | 5:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hyderabad today?
In Hyderabad, the sun rises at exactly 5:48 AM and sets at 6:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hyderabad today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hyderabad runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:24 PM and lasts until 6:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hyderabad shift every day?
At Hyderabad's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 468.76° (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 Hyderabad at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:22 PM when the sun reaches 18.07. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hyderabad, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Hyderabad 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.