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Sunrise and sunset in Chennai, India
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:59 AM–6:28 AM and 5:24 PM–5:53 PM
Times are local time in Chennai. Current time in Chennai →
Sunrise and sunset in Chennai through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 1m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 51m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 40m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 32m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 25m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 22m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 22m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 26m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 34m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 43m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 52m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 2m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 15m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 25m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 35m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 43m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 50m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 53m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 53m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 50m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 42m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 34m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 23m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 13m |
Calculated for 13.09°N, 80.28°E, including daylight saving time where Chennai uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Chennai this year
- Longest day: June 22 (12h 54m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 21m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:42 AM on May 28
- Latest sunset: 6:40 PM on June 29
Questions
What time is sunrise in Chennai today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 5:53 PM in Chennai, giving 11 hours 53 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Chennai?
The longest day in Chennai in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chennai?
The shortest day in Chennai in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Chennai?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:42 AM on May 28, and the latest sunset is 6:40 PM on June 29. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Chennai?
Today, golden hour in Chennai is from sunrise (5:59 AM) to 6:28 AM in the morning, and from 5:24 PM to sunset (5:53 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.