Today in Surat, India, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 7:06 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 45m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Surat is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Surat's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Surat
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Surat runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:36 PM and lasts until 7:06 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Surat's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Surat falls exactly at 12:43 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.02 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Surat, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Surat?
At Surat's latitude of 21.2094892°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 95.34° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Surat are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 21.2094892, 72.8317058. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Surat (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 Surat versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 45m |
| 2025 | 6:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 45m |
| 2021 | 6:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Surat today?
In Surat, the sun rises at exactly 6:20 AM and sets at 7:06 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Surat today?
Today, morning golden hour in Surat runs from N/A to 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:36 PM and lasts until 7:04 PM.
Why does sunrise in Surat shift every day?
At Surat's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 95.34° (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 Surat at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:43 PM when the sun reaches 21.02. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Surat, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Surat 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 6:20 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:20 AM.