Get precise sunrise and sunset for any location and date, along with daylight duration and Brahma Muhurta. Used as the anchor for Vedic panchang, muhurat timing, fasting, prayer and astrological computation.
How sunrise and sunset are calculated
Sunrise and sunset times are computed using precise astronomical algorithms (based on Jean Meeus's Astronomical Algorithms) that account for the observer's latitude, longitude and the date. The tool uses the SunCalc library, which models the Sun's position to within a fraction of a degree. Brahma Muhurta is derived from sunrise: it spans approximately 96 to 48 minutes before sunrise — the two traditional muhurtas before dawn. In polar regions or extreme latitudes, the Sun may not rise or set at all on certain dates; the tool will indicate when this is the case.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Vedic almanac use sunrise as its reference point?
In Vedic tradition the day begins at sunrise rather than midnight. Tithi, nakshatra and most muhurat calculations are referenced to the sunrise moment because it marks the start of the natural, observable day.
What is Brahma Muhurta?
Brahma Muhurta spans the two muhurtas (approximately 96 to 48 minutes) before sunrise. It is traditionally considered the most auspicious time for meditation, yoga, prayer and study — a quiet period when the mind is fresh and the environment is calm.
How accurate are these sunrise and sunset times?
This tool uses precise astronomical calculations (SunCalc / Jean Meeus algorithms) for your city's latitude and longitude. Times are accurate to within a minute for most locations under normal atmospheric conditions.
Why does sunrise time change throughout the year?
Because the Earth's axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit. As the Earth moves around the Sun, different hemispheres receive sunlight at different angles, shifting sunrise and sunset times throughout the seasons.
Is sunrise the same across a city?
For a single city, yes — the time difference across even a large city is under a minute. For a country as wide as India, sunrise can differ by up to 1.5 hours between the eastern and western extremes, which is why this tool asks for a specific city rather than assuming a fixed national time.
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