Sunrise and Sunset times in Kolkata, India 
Kolkata
West Bengal
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata, UTC 5.5 h.
Latitude: 22.495, Longitude: 88.3247
14 787 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Length of day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 04:55:53 | 11:40:36 | 18:25:19 | 13h 29m 26s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 04:56:14 | 11:40:47 | 18:25:21 | 13h 29m 7s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 04:56:34 | 11:40:59 | 18:25:23 | 13h 28m 49s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 04:56:56 | 11:41:09 | 18:25:23 | 13h 28m 27s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 04:57:17 | 11:41:20 | 18:25:22 | 13h 28m 5s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 04:57:39 | 11:41:30 | 18:25:20 | 13h 27m 41s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 04:58:02 | 11:41:40 | 18:25:17 | 13h 27m 15s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 04:58:25 | 11:41:49 | 18:25:13 | 13h 26m 48s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 04:58:48 | 11:41:58 | 18:25:08 | 13h 26m 20s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 04:59:12 | 11:42:07 | 18:25:02 | 13h 25m 50s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 04:59:35 | 11:42:15 | 18:24:54 | 13h 25m 19s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 05:00:00 | 11:42:22 | 18:24:45 | 13h 24m 45s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 05:00:24 | 11:42:30 | 18:24:35 | 13h 24m 11s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 05:00:49 | 11:42:36 | 18:24:24 | 13h 23m 35s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 05:01:13 | 11:42:43 | 18:24:12 | 13h 22m 59s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 05:01:38 | 11:42:48 | 18:23:58 | 13h 22m 20s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 05:02:03 | 11:42:54 | 18:23:44 | 13h 21m 41s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 05:02:28 | 11:42:58 | 18:23:28 | 13h 21m 0s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 05:02:54 | 11:43:02 | 18:23:11 | 13h 20m 17s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 05:03:19 | 11:43:06 | 18:22:53 | 13h 19m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 05:03:44 | 11:43:09 | 18:22:33 | 13h 18m 49s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 05:04:10 | 11:43:11 | 18:22:13 | 13h 18m 3s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 05:04:35 | 11:43:13 | 18:21:51 | 13h 17m 16s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 05:05:01 | 11:43:15 | 18:21:28 | 13h 16m 27s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 05:05:26 | 11:43:15 | 18:21:04 | 13h 15m 38s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 05:05:51 | 11:43:15 | 18:20:39 | 13h 14m 48s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 05:06:17 | 11:43:15 | 18:20:13 | 13h 13m 56s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 05:06:42 | 11:43:14 | 18:19:46 | 13h 13m 4s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 05:07:07 | 11:43:12 | 18:19:17 | 13h 12m 10s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 05:07:32 | 11:43:10 | 18:18:48 | 13h 11m 16s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 05:07:57 | 11:43:07 | 18:18:17 | 13h 10m 20s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
1. What are daylight hours?
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
2. Why are days shorter in winter and longer in summer?
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).
3. When is the longest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
4. When is the shortest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
5. How does latitude affect daylight hours?
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
6. Why do New York and Miami have different day lengths?
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
7. When are day and night equal?
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
How fast do days lengthen/shorten?
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
9. Where can I check daylight hours for my city?
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
10. Does daylight affect health?
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks