Today in Kanpur, India, the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 7:06 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 44m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 168 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kanpur is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Kanpur's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kanpur
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kanpur runs from N/A to 5:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:33 PM and lasts until 7:06 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kanpur sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kanpur falls exactly at 12:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.18 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kanpur, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kanpur?
At Kanpur's latitude of 26.4609135°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 466.46° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kanpur are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 26.4609135, 80.3217588. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kanpur (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 Kanpur versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:22 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 44m |
| 2025 | 5:22 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 44m |
| 2021 | 5:22 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kanpur today?
In Kanpur, the sun rises at exactly 5:22 AM and sets at 7:06 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 44m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kanpur today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kanpur runs from N/A to 5:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:33 PM and lasts until 7:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kanpur shift every day?
At Kanpur's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 466.46° (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 Kanpur at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:14 PM when the sun reaches 19.18. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kanpur, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Kanpur 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.