Today in Visakhapatnam, India, the sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 6:37 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 8m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Visakhapatnam is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During Visakhapatnam's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Visakhapatnam
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Visakhapatnam runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Visakhapatnam's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Visakhapatnam falls exactly at 12:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 13.84 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Visakhapatnam, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Visakhapatnam?
At Visakhapatnam's latitude of 17.6935526°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 469.69° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Visakhapatnam are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 17.6935526, 83.2921297. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Visakhapatnam (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 Visakhapatnam versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2025 | 5:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 8m |
| 2021 | 5:28 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Visakhapatnam today?
In Visakhapatnam, the sun rises at exactly 5:28 AM and sets at 6:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Visakhapatnam today?
Today, morning golden hour in Visakhapatnam runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:05 PM and lasts until 6:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in Visakhapatnam shift every day?
At Visakhapatnam's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 469.69° (ESE). 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 Visakhapatnam at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:02 PM when the sun reaches 13.84. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Visakhapatnam, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in Visakhapatnam 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 5:28 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:28 AM.