Today in Pune, India, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 6:59 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 40m 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, Pune is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Pune's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Pune
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Pune runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:30 PM and lasts until 6:59 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Pune's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Pune falls exactly at 12:39 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.78 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pune, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Pune?
At Pune's latitude of 18.5213738°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.65° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Pune are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.5213738, 73.8545071. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Pune (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 Pune versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:19 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2025 | 6:19 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2021 | 6:19 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Pune today?
In Pune, the sun rises at exactly 6:19 AM and sets at 6:59 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Pune today?
Today, morning golden hour in Pune runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:30 PM and lasts until 6:57 PM.
Why does sunrise in Pune shift every day?
At Pune's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.65° (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 Pune at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:39 PM when the sun reaches 19.78. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pune, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Pune 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 6:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:19 AM.