🌄 Sunrise & Sunset Calculator

Find precise sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, day length, and Brahma Muhurta for any date and city

Sun & Moon Timings

Monday, 20 April 2026 · Chennai, India
🌅 Sunrise
5:54 AM
🌇 Sunset
6:20 PM
🌕 Moonrise
8:06 AM
🌑 Moonset
9:30 PM
🕉 Brahma Muhurta: 4:18 AM – 5:06 AM (ideal time for meditation)

About Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise and sunset times are fundamental to the Hindu Panchang system. All daily Panchang timings — Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, Gulika Kalam, Hora, and Abhijit Muhurta — are calculated relative to the actual sunrise time at a specific location.

This means Panchang timings differ between cities. A Rahu Kalam published in Chennai does not apply exactly to Delhi or Mumbai. Always use your city's sunrise time for accurate Panchang calculations.

What is Brahma Muhurta?

Brahma Muhurta is the 96-minute period before sunrise — approximately 1.5 hours before the Sun rises. It is considered the most auspicious time for meditation, yoga, and spiritual practice. Waking up during Brahma Muhurta is recommended in Ayurveda and yoga traditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does sunrise vary between Indian cities?
India uses a single timezone (IST, UTC+5:30) but spans about 30° of longitude. The Sun rises about 2 hours earlier in northeastern India (Arunachal Pradesh) compared to western India (Gujarat). This is why Rahu Kalam and other Panchang timings differ significantly between cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi.
What is the difference between sunrise and Brahma Muhurta?
Brahma Muhurta is the pre-dawn period — approximately 96 minutes (2 muhurtas) before sunrise. While sunrise marks the start of the visible day, Brahma Muhurta is the period just before, traditionally considered ideal for prayer, meditation, and spiritual practice.