Today in Rajasthan, India, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 7:33 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 45m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Rajasthan is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Rajasthan's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rajasthan
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rajasthan runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 7:33 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Rajasthan sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Rajasthan falls exactly at 12:40 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.92 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rajasthan, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rajasthan?
At Rajasthan's latitude of 26.8105777°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 463.89° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rajasthan are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 26.8105777, 73.7684549. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rajasthan (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 Rajasthan versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 45m |
| 2025 | 5:48 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 45m |
| 2021 | 5:48 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rajasthan today?
In Rajasthan, the sun rises at exactly 5:48 AM and sets at 7:33 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rajasthan today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rajasthan runs from N/A to 6:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 7:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rajasthan shift every day?
At Rajasthan's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 463.89° (ESE). 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 Rajasthan at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:40 PM when the sun reaches 24.92. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rajasthan, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Rajasthan 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 5:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:48 AM.