Sunrise and Sunset times in Kolkata, India 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:39:49
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 Sunset: 17:48:02
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Day Length: 12h 8m 13s
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 22.495, Longitude: 88.3247
Kolkata
West Bengal, India 
14 787 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 05:57:56 | 11:49:03 | 17:40:10 | 11h 42m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 05:57:06 | 11:48:51 | 17:40:36 | 11h 43m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 05:56:15 | 11:48:39 | 17:41:02 | 11h 44m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 05:55:24 | 11:48:26 | 17:41:28 | 11h 46m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 05:54:32 | 11:48:13 | 17:41:53 | 11h 47m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 05:53:39 | 11:47:59 | 17:42:19 | 11h 48m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 05:52:46 | 11:47:45 | 17:42:43 | 11h 49m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 05:51:53 | 11:47:30 | 17:43:08 | 11h 51m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 05:50:59 | 11:47:16 | 17:43:32 | 11h 52m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 05:50:05 | 11:47:00 | 17:43:56 | 11h 53m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 05:49:10 | 11:46:45 | 17:44:19 | 11h 55m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 05:48:16 | 11:46:29 | 17:44:42 | 11h 56m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 05:47:20 | 11:46:13 | 17:45:05 | 11h 57m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 05:46:25 | 11:45:56 | 17:45:28 | 11h 59m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 05:45:29 | 11:45:40 | 17:45:51 | 12h 0m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 05:44:33 | 11:45:23 | 17:46:13 | 12h 1m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 05:43:36 | 11:45:06 | 17:46:35 | 12h 2m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 05:42:40 | 11:44:48 | 17:46:57 | 12h 4m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 05:41:43 | 11:44:31 | 17:47:19 | 12h 5m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 05:40:46 | 11:44:13 | 17:47:41 | 12h 6m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 05:39:49 | 11:43:55 | 17:48:02 | 12h 8m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 05:38:52 | 11:43:38 | 17:48:23 | 12h 9m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 05:37:55 | 11:43:20 | 17:48:45 | 12h 10m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 05:36:57 | 11:43:02 | 17:49:06 | 12h 12m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 05:36:00 | 11:42:44 | 17:49:27 | 12h 13m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 05:35:03 | 11:42:25 | 17:49:48 | 12h 14m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 05:34:06 | 11:42:07 | 17:50:09 | 12h 16m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 05:33:09 | 11:41:49 | 17:50:30 | 12h 17m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 05:32:12 | 11:41:31 | 17:50:51 | 12h 18m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 05:31:15 | 11:41:13 | 17:51:12 | 12h 19m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 05:30:18 | 11:40:55 | 17:51:33 | 12h 21m 15s |
Day length in Kolkata during the year on the chart:
Kolkata on India map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks