Today in Punjab, India, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 7:36 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 4m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Punjab is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Punjab's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Punjab
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Punjab runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 7:36 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Punjab sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Punjab falls exactly at 12:33 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.39 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punjab, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Punjab?
At Punjab's latitude of 30.9293211°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 462.72° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Punjab are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.9293211, 75.5004841. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Punjab (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 Punjab versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:31 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 4m |
| 2025 | 5:31 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 4m |
| 2021 | 5:31 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 4m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Punjab today?
In Punjab, the sun rises at exactly 5:31 AM and sets at 7:36 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 4m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Punjab today?
Today, morning golden hour in Punjab runs from N/A to 6:06 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 7:33 PM.
Why does sunrise in Punjab shift every day?
At Punjab's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 462.72° (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 Punjab at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:33 PM when the sun reaches 24.39. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Punjab, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Punjab 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 5:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:31 AM.