Today in Sikkim, India, the sun rises at 4:47 AM and sets at 6:36 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 49m 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, Sikkim is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Sikkim's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sikkim
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sikkim runs from N/A to 5:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:02 PM and lasts until 6:36 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Sikkim sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sikkim falls exactly at 11:42 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 12.62 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sikkim, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sikkim?
At Sikkim's latitude of 27.6016108°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 469.11° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sikkim are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 27.6016108, 88.4550204. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sikkim (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 Sikkim versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 49m |
| 2025 | 4:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 48m |
| 2021 | 4:47 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 48m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sikkim today?
In Sikkim, the sun rises at exactly 4:47 AM and sets at 6:36 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 49m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sikkim today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sikkim runs from N/A to 5:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:02 PM and lasts until 6:33 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sikkim shift every day?
At Sikkim's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 469.11° (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 Sikkim at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:42 AM when the sun reaches 12.62. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sikkim, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Sikkim 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 4:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:47 AM.