Today in Vadodara, India, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 7:26 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 27m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 168 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Vadodara is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Vadodara's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Vadodara
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Vadodara runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:54 PM and lasts until 7:26 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Vadodara's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Vadodara falls exactly at 12:43 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.27 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Vadodara, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Vadodara?
At Vadodara's latitude of 22.2973142°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 465.83° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Vadodara are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 22.2973142, 73.1942567. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Vadodara (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 Vadodara versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 27m |
| 2025 | 5:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 26m |
| 2021 | 5:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 26m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Vadodara today?
In Vadodara, the sun rises at exactly 5:59 AM and sets at 7:26 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Vadodara today?
Today, morning golden hour in Vadodara runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:54 PM and lasts until 7:23 PM.
Why does sunrise in Vadodara shift every day?
At Vadodara's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 465.83° (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 Vadodara at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:43 PM when the sun reaches 24.27. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Vadodara, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Vadodara 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 5:59 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:59 AM.