Today in Manipur, India, the sun rises at 4:31 AM and sets at 6:08 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 37m 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, Manipur is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Manipur's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Manipur
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Manipur runs from N/A to 5:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:08 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Manipur sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Manipur falls exactly at 11:20 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 7.03 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Manipur, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Manipur?
At Manipur's latitude of 24.7208818°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.80° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Manipur are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 24.7208818, 93.9229386. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Manipur (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 Manipur versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:31 AM | 6:08 PM | 13h 37m |
| 2025 | 4:31 AM | 6:08 PM | 13h 36m |
| 2021 | 4:31 AM | 6:08 PM | 13h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Manipur today?
In Manipur, the sun rises at exactly 4:31 AM and sets at 6:08 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Manipur today?
Today, morning golden hour in Manipur runs from N/A to 5:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:06 PM.
Why does sunrise in Manipur shift every day?
At Manipur's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 471.80° (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 Manipur at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:20 AM when the sun reaches 7.03. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Manipur, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Manipur 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 4:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:31 AM.