Today in Kathmandu, Nepal, the sun rises at 5:14 AM and sets at 7:04 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 49m 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, Kathmandu is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kathmandu
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kathmandu runs from N/A to 5:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:30 PM and lasts until 7:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kathmandu sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kathmandu falls exactly at 12:09 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kathmandu, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kathmandu?
At Kathmandu's latitude of 27.708317°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 467.85° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kathmandu are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 27.708317, 85.3205817. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kathmandu (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 Kathmandu versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:14 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 49m |
| 2025 | 5:14 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 49m |
| 2021 | 5:15 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 49m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kathmandu today?
In Kathmandu, the sun rises at exactly 5:14 AM and sets at 7:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 49m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kathmandu today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kathmandu runs from N/A to 5:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:30 PM and lasts until 7:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kathmandu shift every day?
At Kathmandu's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 467.85° (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 Kathmandu at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:09 PM when the sun reaches 15.29. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kathmandu, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kathmandu 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 5:14 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:15 AM.