Today in Ladakh, India, the sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 7:35 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 19m 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, Ladakh is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Ladakh's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ladakh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ladakh runs from N/A to 5:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:58 PM and lasts until 7:35 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Ladakh sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ladakh falls exactly at 12:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 23.27 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ladakh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ladakh?
At Ladakh's latitude of 33.9456407°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 462.40° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ladakh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 33.9456407, 77.6568576. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ladakh (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 Ladakh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 19m |
| 2025 | 5:15 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 19m |
| 2021 | 5:15 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 19m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ladakh today?
In Ladakh, the sun rises at exactly 5:15 AM and sets at 7:35 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ladakh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ladakh runs from N/A to 5:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:58 PM and lasts until 7:32 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ladakh shift every day?
At Ladakh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 462.40° (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 Ladakh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:25 PM when the sun reaches 23.27. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ladakh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Ladakh 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 5:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:15 AM.