Today in Pokhara, Nepal, the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 6:43 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 59m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Pokhara is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Pokhara
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Pokhara runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:11 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Pokhara sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Pokhara falls exactly at 12:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 11.51 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pokhara, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Pokhara?
At Pokhara's latitude of 28.209538°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 97.37° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Pokhara are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 28.209538, 83.991402. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Pokhara (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 Pokhara versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 59m |
| 2025 | 5:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 59m |
| 2021 | 5:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Pokhara today?
In Pokhara, the sun rises at exactly 5:43 AM and sets at 6:43 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Pokhara today?
Today, morning golden hour in Pokhara runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:11 PM and lasts until 6:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Pokhara shift every day?
At Pokhara's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 97.37° (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 Pokhara at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:13 PM when the sun reaches 11.51. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Pokhara, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Pokhara 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 5:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:43 AM.