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Sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu, Nepal
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:03 AM–6:34 AM and 5:08 PM–5:39 PM
Times are local time in Kathmandu. Current time in Kathmandu →
Sunrise and sunset in Kathmandu through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 55m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 32m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 6m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 48m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 32m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 24m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 25m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 34m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 53m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 12m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 34m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 26m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 48m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 12m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:16 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 30m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:09 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 46m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 53m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:12 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 52m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 7:02 PM | 13h 44m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 28m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 9m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 44m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 21m |
Calculated for 27.72°N, 85.32°E, including daylight saving time where Kathmandu uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Kathmandu this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 54m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 23m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:08 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 7:04 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Kathmandu today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 5:39 PM in Kathmandu, giving 11 hours 37 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Kathmandu?
The longest day in Kathmandu in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kathmandu?
The shortest day in Kathmandu in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kathmandu?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:08 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 7:04 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Kathmandu?
Today, golden hour in Kathmandu is from sunrise (6:03 AM) to 6:34 AM in the morning, and from 5:08 PM to sunset (5:39 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.