Sunrise and Sunset times in Chennai, India 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:12:21
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 Sunset: 18:19:50
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Day Length: 12h 7m 29s
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata, UTC +5.5 h.
Latitude: 13.09, Longitude: 80.28
Chennai
Tamil Nādu , India 
7 163 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:24:46 | 12:21:13 | 18:17:41 | 11h 52m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:24:12 | 12:21:01 | 18:17:51 | 11h 53m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:23:38 | 12:20:49 | 18:18:00 | 11h 54m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:23:04 | 12:20:36 | 18:18:08 | 11h 55m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:22:29 | 12:20:23 | 18:18:17 | 11h 55m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:21:54 | 12:20:09 | 18:18:25 | 11h 56m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:21:18 | 12:19:55 | 18:18:32 | 11h 57m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:20:42 | 12:19:41 | 18:18:40 | 11h 57m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:20:05 | 12:19:26 | 18:18:47 | 11h 58m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:19:28 | 12:19:11 | 18:18:53 | 11h 59m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:18:51 | 12:18:55 | 18:19:00 | 12h 0m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:18:13 | 12:18:39 | 18:19:06 | 12h 0m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:17:35 | 12:18:23 | 18:19:11 | 12h 1m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:16:56 | 12:18:07 | 18:19:17 | 12h 2m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:16:18 | 12:17:50 | 18:19:22 | 12h 3m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:15:39 | 12:17:33 | 18:19:27 | 12h 3m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:15:00 | 12:17:16 | 18:19:32 | 12h 4m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:14:20 | 12:16:59 | 18:19:37 | 12h 5m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:13:41 | 12:16:41 | 18:19:42 | 12h 6m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:13:01 | 12:16:24 | 18:19:46 | 12h 6m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:12:21 | 12:16:06 | 18:19:50 | 12h 7m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:11:41 | 12:15:48 | 18:19:54 | 12h 8m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:11:01 | 12:15:30 | 18:19:59 | 12h 8m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:10:21 | 12:15:12 | 18:20:03 | 12h 9m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:09:41 | 12:14:54 | 18:20:06 | 12h 10m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:09:01 | 12:14:36 | 18:20:10 | 12h 11m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:08:21 | 12:14:18 | 18:20:14 | 12h 11m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:07:41 | 12:14:00 | 18:20:18 | 12h 12m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:07:01 | 12:13:42 | 18:20:22 | 12h 13m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:06:21 | 12:13:24 | 18:20:26 | 12h 14m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:05:41 | 12:13:06 | 18:20:30 | 12h 14m 49s |
Day length in Chennai during the year on the chart:
Chennai 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