Today in Meghalaya, India, the sun rises at 4:40 AM and sets at 6:20 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 40m 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, Meghalaya is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Meghalaya's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Meghalaya
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Meghalaya runs from N/A to 5:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:47 PM and lasts until 6:20 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Meghalaya sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Meghalaya falls exactly at 11:30 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.53 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Meghalaya, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Meghalaya?
At Meghalaya's latitude of 25.5379432°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 470.70° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Meghalaya are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 25.5379432, 91.2999102. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Meghalaya (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 Meghalaya versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2025 | 4:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2021 | 4:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Meghalaya today?
In Meghalaya, the sun rises at exactly 4:40 AM and sets at 6:20 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Meghalaya today?
Today, morning golden hour in Meghalaya runs from N/A to 5:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:47 PM and lasts until 6:18 PM.
Why does sunrise in Meghalaya shift every day?
At Meghalaya's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 470.70° (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 Meghalaya at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:30 AM when the sun reaches 9.53. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Meghalaya, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Meghalaya 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 4:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:40 AM.