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Sunrise and sunset in Varanasi, India
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 5:56 AM–6:27 AM and 5:03 PM–5:33 PM
Times are local time in Varanasi. Current time in Varanasi →
Sunrise and sunset in Varanasi through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 56m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 36m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 12m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 41m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 34m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 35m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 43m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 0m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 38m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 58m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 24m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 44m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 5m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 22m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:09 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 36m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 42m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:12 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 42m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:17 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 35m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 19m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 3m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 40m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 20m |
Calculated for 25.32°N, 82.97°E, including daylight saving time where Varanasi uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Varanasi this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 43m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 34m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:08 AM on June 3
- Latest sunset: 6:53 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Varanasi today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 5:33 PM in Varanasi, 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 Varanasi?
The longest day in Varanasi in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Varanasi?
The shortest day in Varanasi in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Varanasi?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:08 AM on June 3, and the latest sunset is 6:53 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 Varanasi?
Today, golden hour in Varanasi is from sunrise (5:56 AM) to 6:27 AM in the morning, and from 5:03 PM to sunset (5:33 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.