Today in Jammu and Kashmir, India, the sun rises at 5:26 AM and sets at 7:44 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 17m 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, Jammu and Kashmir is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Jammu and Kashmir's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Jammu and Kashmir
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Jammu and Kashmir runs from N/A to 6:02 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:07 PM and lasts until 7:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Jammu and Kashmir sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Jammu and Kashmir falls exactly at 12:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.24 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Jammu and Kashmir, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Jammu and Kashmir?
At Jammu and Kashmir's latitude of 33.6649297°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 461.33° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Jammu and Kashmir are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 33.6649297, 75.1629584. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Jammu and Kashmir (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 Jammu and Kashmir versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 17m |
| 2025 | 5:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 17m |
| 2021 | 5:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Jammu and Kashmir today?
In Jammu and Kashmir, the sun rises at exactly 5:26 AM and sets at 7:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 17m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Jammu and Kashmir today?
Today, morning golden hour in Jammu and Kashmir runs from N/A to 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:07 PM and lasts until 7:41 PM.
Why does sunrise in Jammu and Kashmir shift every day?
At Jammu and Kashmir's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 461.33° (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 Jammu and Kashmir at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:35 PM when the sun reaches 25.24. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Jammu and Kashmir, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Jammu and Kashmir 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 5:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:26 AM.