Today in West Bengal, India, the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:08 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 49m 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, West Bengal is currently in its Monsoon season. Note: During West Bengal's Monsoon season, actual sunrise visibility may be reduced by cloud cover, though solar timings remain astronomically precise.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in West Bengal
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in West Bengal runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:38 PM and lasts until 6:08 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, West Bengal's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in West Bengal falls exactly at 11:44 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 7.62 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for West Bengal, typical of its Monsoon season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in West Bengal?
At West Bengal's latitude of 22.9964948°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 100.03° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for West Bengal are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 22.9964948, 87.6855882. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in West Bengal (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 West Bengal versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 49m |
| 2025 | 5:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 49m |
| 2021 | 5:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 49m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in West Bengal today?
In West Bengal, the sun rises at exactly 5:19 AM and sets at 6:08 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 49m of daylight.
When is golden hour in West Bengal today?
Today, morning golden hour in West Bengal runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:38 PM and lasts until 6:06 PM.
Why does sunrise in West Bengal shift every day?
At West Bengal's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 100.03° (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 West Bengal at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:44 AM when the sun reaches 7.62. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for West Bengal, typical of its Monsoon season.
Has the sunrise time in West Bengal 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 5:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:19 AM.