Today in Tamil Nadu, India, the sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 26m 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, Tamil Nadu is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Tamil Nadu's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Tamil Nadu
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Tamil Nadu runs from N/A to 6:35 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:33 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Tamil Nadu's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Tamil Nadu falls exactly at 12:20 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 14.20 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Tamil Nadu, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Tamil Nadu?
At Tamil Nadu's latitude of 11.3323723°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 99.85° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Tamil Nadu are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 11.3323723, 78.6098639. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Tamil Nadu (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 Tamil Nadu versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 26m |
| 2025 | 6:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 26m |
| 2021 | 6:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 26m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Tamil Nadu today?
In Tamil Nadu, the sun rises at exactly 6:06 AM and sets at 6:33 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 26m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Tamil Nadu today?
Today, morning golden hour in Tamil Nadu runs from N/A to 6:35 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:31 PM.
Why does sunrise in Tamil Nadu shift every day?
At Tamil Nadu's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 99.85° (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 Tamil Nadu at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:20 PM when the sun reaches 14.20. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Tamil Nadu, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Tamil Nadu 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 6:06 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:06 AM.