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Sunrise and sunset in Kolkata, India
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:32 AM–6:02 AM and 4:45 PM–5:15 PM
Times are local time in Kolkata. Current time in Kolkata →
Sunrise and sunset in Kolkata through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 57m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 5:13 PM | 11h 39m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 5:00 PM | 11h 19m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 11h 4m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 52m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 46m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 47m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 54m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 8m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 24m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 41m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 21m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 39m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 58m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:58 AM | 6:10 PM | 13h 12m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:53 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:53 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 30m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:56 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 30m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:01 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 24m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 10m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 56m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 36m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 18m |
Calculated for 22.53°N, 88.37°E, including daylight saving time where Kolkata uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Kolkata this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 31m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 45m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:52 AM on June 3
- Latest sunset: 6:26 PM on June 28
Questions
What time is sunrise in Kolkata today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 5:15 PM in Kolkata, giving 11 hours 43 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Kolkata?
The longest day in Kolkata in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kolkata?
The shortest day in Kolkata in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kolkata?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:52 AM on June 3, and the latest sunset is 6:26 PM on June 28. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Kolkata?
Today, golden hour in Kolkata is from sunrise (5:32 AM) to 6:02 AM in the morning, and from 4:45 PM to sunset (5:15 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.