Today in Kolkata, India, the sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 6:05 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 48m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kolkata is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Kolkata's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kolkata
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kolkata runs from N/A to 5:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Kolkata's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kolkata falls exactly at 11:41 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 6.93 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kolkata, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kolkata?
At Kolkata's latitude of 22.5726459°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 100.34° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kolkata are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 22.5726459, 88.3638953. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kolkata (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 Kolkata versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:16 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 48m |
| 2025 | 5:16 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 48m |
| 2021 | 5:16 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 48m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kolkata today?
In Kolkata, the sun rises at exactly 5:16 AM and sets at 6:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kolkata today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kolkata runs from N/A to 5:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kolkata shift every day?
At Kolkata's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 100.34° (E). 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 Kolkata at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:41 AM when the sun reaches 6.93. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kolkata, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Kolkata 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 5:16 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:16 AM.