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What time is sunrise and sunset in Kodaikanal?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:02 AM
98° EDawn 5:40 AM

Sunrise in Kodaikanal was at 6:02:05 AM GMT+5:30 (7h 35m ago).

Navkarsi in Kodaikanal was at 6:51 AM, 48 minutes after sunrise.

Sunset
6:09 PM
262° WDusk 6:30 PM

Sunset in Kodaikanal will be at 6:09:31 PM GMT+5:30 (in 4h 32m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:34 PM

Daylight
12h 07m
Darkness
9h 45m
Solar noon
12:05 PM
Sun altitude
60.5°
Sun direction
231° SW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:02 AM
99° EDawn 5:40 AM

Sunrise in Kodaikanal will be at 6:02:08 AM GMT+5:30 (in 16h 25m).

Navkarsi in Kodaikanal will be at 6:51 AM, 48 minutes after sunrise.

Sunset
6:09 PM
261° WDusk 6:30 PM

Sunset in Kodaikanal will be at 6:09:02 PM GMT+5:30 (in 28h 32m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Kodaikanal

Waxing Crescent
20% illuminated
Moonrise
9:54 AM
Moonset
9:34 PM

Calendar

India Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:02 AM6:17 PM12h 14m
2 Fri6:02 AM6:16 PM12h 14m
3 Sat6:02 AM6:16 PM12h 13m
4 Sun6:02 AM6:15 PM12h 13m
5 Mon6:02 AM6:14 PM12h 12m
6 Tue6:02 AM6:14 PM12h 12m
7 Wed6:02 AM6:13 PM12h 11m
8 Thu6:02 AM6:13 PM12h 11m
9 Fri6:02 AM6:12 PM12h 10m
10 Sat6:02 AM6:12 PM12h 10m
11 Sun6:02 AM6:11 PM12h 09m
12 Mon6:02 AM6:11 PM12h 09m
13 Tue6:02 AM6:10 PM12h 08m
14 Wed6:02 AM6:10 PM12h 07m
15 Thu6:02 AM6:09 PM12h 07m
Thursday, October 15
12h 07m 25s of daylight·−32s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:40 AM – 6:30 PM
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Time
1:37 PM
Altitude
60.5°
Heading
231° SW
Light
Daylight

1:37 PM, Daylight, altitude 60.5 degrees

16 Fri6:02 AM6:09 PM12h 06m
17 Sat6:02 AM6:08 PM12h 06m
18 Sun6:02 AM6:08 PM12h 05m
19 Mon6:02 AM6:07 PM12h 05m
20 Tue6:02 AM6:07 PM12h 04m
21 Wed6:02 AM6:06 PM12h 04m
22 Thu6:02 AM6:06 PM12h 03m
23 Fri6:02 AM6:06 PM12h 03m
24 Sat6:02 AM6:05 PM12h 02m
25 Sun6:02 AM6:05 PM12h 02m
26 Mon6:03 AM6:04 PM12h 01m
27 Tue6:03 AM6:04 PM12h 01m
28 Wed6:03 AM6:04 PM12h 00m
29 Thu6:03 AM6:03 PM12h 00m
30 Fri6:03 AM6:03 PM11h 59m
31 Sat6:03 AM6:03 PM11h 59m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Kodaikanal from Flickr.

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Kodaikanal at sunriseView on Flickr
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Jackie's sunriseView on Flickr
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A Kodai DawnView on Flickr
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KodaikanalView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Kodaikanal, India

What time does the sun rise in Kodaikanal today?
Sunrise in Kodaikanal today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:02 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Kodaikanal today?
Sunset today is at 6:09 PM, after 12h 07m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Kodaikanal tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:30 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:19 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Kodaikanal, India?
The longest day of 2026 in Kodaikanal is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 43m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Kodaikanal, India?
The shortest day of 2026 in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 31m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Kodaikanal get in summer than in winter?
Kodaikanal gets 1h 11m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 43m against 11h 31m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Kodaikanal?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Kodaikanal is on Thursday, May 28, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:57 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Kodaikanal?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Kodaikanal?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, November 16, 2026, with the sun down by 5:54 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Kodaikanal?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:42 AM.
Does Kodaikanal observe daylight saving time?
No. Kodaikanal stays on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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