Today in Dhangadhi, Nepal, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 7:25 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 54m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Dhangadhi is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Dhangadhi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Dhangadhi runs from N/A to 6:05 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:51 PM and lasts until 7:25 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Dhangadhi sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Dhangadhi falls exactly at 12:28 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.59 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Dhangadhi, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dhangadhi?
At Dhangadhi's latitude of 28.703304°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 465.68° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Dhangadhi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 28.703304, 80.567017. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Dhangadhi (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 Dhangadhi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:31 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 54m |
| 2025 | 5:31 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 53m |
| 2021 | 5:31 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 53m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dhangadhi today?
In Dhangadhi, the sun rises at exactly 5:31 AM and sets at 7:25 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 54m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dhangadhi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dhangadhi runs from N/A to 6:05 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:51 PM and lasts until 7:22 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dhangadhi shift every day?
At Dhangadhi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 465.68° (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 Dhangadhi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:28 PM when the sun reaches 19.59. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Dhangadhi, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Dhangadhi 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 5:31 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:31 AM.