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Sunrise and sunset in New Delhi, India
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:20 AM–6:52 AM and 5:25 PM–5:56 PM
Times are local time in New Delhi. Current time in New Delhi →
Sunrise and sunset in New Delhi through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 54m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 31m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 4m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 45m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 28m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 20m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 21m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 30m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 50m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 10m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 33m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 26m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 50m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 15m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 33m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 50m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 57m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 56m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 48m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 31m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 12m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 45m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 22m |
Calculated for 28.62°N, 77.22°E, including daylight saving time where New Delhi uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in New Delhi this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 58m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 19m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:24 AM on June 3
- Latest sunset: 7:24 PM on June 27
Questions
What time is sunrise in New Delhi today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 5:56 PM in New Delhi, giving 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in New Delhi?
The longest day in New Delhi in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 58 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in New Delhi?
The shortest day in New Delhi in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in New Delhi?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:24 AM on June 3, and the latest sunset is 7:24 PM on June 27. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in New Delhi?
Today, golden hour in New Delhi is from sunrise (6:20 AM) to 6:52 AM in the morning, and from 5:25 PM to sunset (5:56 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.