Today in Patna, India, the sun rises at 5:26 AM and sets at 6:21 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 55m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Patna is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Patna's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Patna
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Patna runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:50 PM and lasts until 6:21 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Patna sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Patna falls exactly at 11:54 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 10.35 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Patna, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Patna?
At Patna's latitude of 25.6093239°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 98.63° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Patna are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 25.6093239, 85.1235252. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Patna (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 Patna versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 55m |
| 2025 | 5:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 55m |
| 2021 | 5:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 54m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Patna today?
In Patna, the sun rises at exactly 5:26 AM and sets at 6:21 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 55m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Patna today?
Today, morning golden hour in Patna runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:50 PM and lasts until 6:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Patna shift every day?
At Patna's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 98.63° (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 Patna at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:54 AM when the sun reaches 10.35. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Patna, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Patna 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 5:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:26 AM.