Sunrise and sunset times in Chennai, 2026
In Chennai, India (13.0827° N, 80.2707° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 18:37, giving 12h 54m of daylight. The shortest is 22 December, with 11h 21m of daylight. Local time, Asia/Kolkata time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Chennai
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:13 | 18:19 | 12h 06m | 76.8° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:43 | 18:37 | 12h 54m | 79.6° | 66° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:58 | 18:04 | 12h 06m | 76.8° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 06:26 | 17:48 | 11h 21m | 53.5° | 114° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Chennai, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:08 | 06:31 | 12:12 | 53.9° | 17:53 | 18:16 | 11h 22m |
| 15 January | 06:12 | 06:35 | 12:18 | 55.8° | 18:01 | 18:24 | 11h 26m |
| 1 February | 06:13 | 06:35 | 12:22 | 59.9° | 18:09 | 18:31 | 11h 34m |
| 15 February | 06:09 | 06:31 | 12:23 | 64.3° | 18:14 | 18:36 | 11h 43m |
| 1 March | 06:03 | 06:25 | 12:21 | 69.4° | 18:17 | 18:39 | 11h 53m |
| 15 March | 05:55 | 06:16 | 12:17 | 74.8° | 18:19 | 18:40 | 12h 03m |
| 1 April | 05:44 | 06:05 | 12:12 | 81.5° | 18:20 | 18:41 | 12h 15m |
| 15 April | 05:34 | 05:56 | 12:09 | 86.7° | 18:21 | 18:43 | 12h 25m |
| 1 May | 05:26 | 05:48 | 12:06 | 88.0° | 18:24 | 18:46 | 12h 36m |
| 15 May | 05:20 | 05:43 | 12:05 | 84.2° | 18:27 | 18:49 | 12h 44m |
| 1 June | 05:18 | 05:41 | 12:06 | 81.0° | 18:32 | 18:55 | 12h 51m |
| 15 June | 05:19 | 05:42 | 12:09 | 79.8° | 18:36 | 18:59 | 12h 54m |
| 1 July | 05:22 | 05:46 | 12:12 | 80.0° | 18:39 | 19:02 | 12h 53m |
| 15 July | 05:27 | 05:50 | 12:14 | 81.6° | 18:39 | 19:02 | 12h 49m |
| 1 August | 05:31 | 05:54 | 12:15 | 85.1° | 18:36 | 18:58 | 12h 42m |
| 15 August | 05:34 | 05:56 | 12:13 | 89.1° | 18:30 | 18:52 | 12h 34m |
| 1 September | 05:36 | 05:57 | 12:09 | 85.2° | 18:20 | 18:41 | 12h 22m |
| 15 September | 05:36 | 05:58 | 12:04 | 79.9° | 18:10 | 18:31 | 12h 12m |
| 1 October | 05:36 | 05:58 | 11:58 | 73.7° | 17:58 | 18:20 | 12h 01m |
| 15 October | 05:37 | 05:59 | 11:54 | 68.4° | 17:50 | 18:11 | 11h 51m |
| 1 November | 05:40 | 06:02 | 11:52 | 62.5° | 17:42 | 18:04 | 11h 40m |
| 15 November | 05:45 | 06:07 | 11:53 | 58.4° | 17:39 | 18:01 | 11h 32m |
| 1 December | 05:52 | 06:15 | 11:57 | 55.1° | 17:40 | 18:03 | 11h 25m |
| 15 December | 05:59 | 06:23 | 12:03 | 53.7° | 17:44 | 18:07 | 11h 22m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Chennai?
In 2026, the sun rises in Chennai between 05:41 (on 1 June) and 06:35 (on 24 January), local time (Asia/Kolkata). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:43; at the December solstice, it is at 06:26.
What time is sunset in Chennai?
In 2026, sunset in Chennai ranges from 17:39 (on 19 November) to 18:39 (on 9 July), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Chennai?
It is 21 June 2026, with 12h 54m between sunrise (05:43) and sunset (18:37). The shortest day is 22 December, with 11h 21m (sunrise 06:26, sunset 17:48).
How high does the sun get in Chennai?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 90.0° at its highest point of the year (on 18 August) and 53.5° at its lowest (on 22 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Chennai?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 66°) and sets in the west-northwest (294°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (114°) and sets in the west-southwest (246°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.