Today in Uttar Pradesh, India, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 6:40 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 58m 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, Uttar Pradesh is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Uttar Pradesh's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Uttar Pradesh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Uttar Pradesh runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:40 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Uttar Pradesh sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Uttar Pradesh falls exactly at 12:11 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 14.33 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Uttar Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Uttar Pradesh?
At Uttar Pradesh's latitude of 27.1303344°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.52° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Uttar Pradesh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 27.1303344, 80.859666. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Uttar Pradesh (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 Uttar Pradesh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 58m |
| 2025 | 5:42 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 58m |
| 2021 | 5:42 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 58m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Uttar Pradesh today?
In Uttar Pradesh, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 6:40 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Uttar Pradesh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Uttar Pradesh runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:09 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Uttar Pradesh shift every day?
At Uttar Pradesh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.52° (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 Uttar Pradesh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:11 PM when the sun reaches 14.33. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Uttar Pradesh, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Uttar Pradesh 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 5:42 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:42 AM.