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Sunrise & Sunset in Mangalore

India · 12.91°N, 74.86°E · Today, May 2, 2026

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Sunrise
06:09 AM
Solar Noon
12:27 PM
Sunset
06:45 PM
Daylight
12h 36m

Tomorrow's Sunrise & Sunset in Mangalore

Sunrise
06:09 AM
Sunset
06:45 PM
Daylight
12h 37m

Detailed Solar Information

Civil Twilight Start
05:47 AM
Civil Twilight End
07:07 PM
Golden Hour (morning)
Sunrise – 06:38 AM
Golden Hour (evening)
06:16 PM – Sunset
Latitude
12.9141°
Longitude
74.8560°

Next 30 Days

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
May 2(today)06:09 AM06:45 PM12h 36m
May 306:09 AM06:45 PM12h 37m
May 406:08 AM06:45 PM12h 37m
May 506:08 AM06:46 PM12h 38m
May 606:08 AM06:46 PM12h 38m
May 706:07 AM06:46 PM12h 39m
May 806:07 AM06:46 PM12h 39m
May 906:07 AM06:47 PM12h 40m
May 1006:06 AM06:47 PM12h 41m
May 1106:06 AM06:47 PM12h 41m
May 1206:06 AM06:47 PM12h 42m
May 1306:05 AM06:47 PM12h 42m
May 1406:05 AM06:48 PM12h 43m
May 1506:05 AM06:48 PM12h 43m
May 1606:05 AM06:48 PM12h 44m
May 1706:04 AM06:49 PM12h 44m
May 1806:04 AM06:49 PM12h 45m
May 1906:04 AM06:49 PM12h 45m
May 2006:04 AM06:49 PM12h 45m
May 2106:04 AM06:50 PM12h 46m
May 2206:04 AM06:50 PM12h 46m
May 2306:03 AM06:50 PM12h 47m
May 2406:03 AM06:50 PM12h 47m
May 2506:03 AM06:51 PM12h 48m
May 2606:03 AM06:51 PM12h 48m
May 2706:03 AM06:51 PM12h 48m
May 2806:03 AM06:52 PM12h 49m
May 2906:03 AM06:52 PM12h 49m
May 3006:03 AM06:52 PM12h 49m
May 3106:03 AM06:53 PM12h 50m

🌅 Golden Hour Guide for Mangalore

Morning Golden Hour

Begins at sunrise (06:09 AM) and lasts approximately 30–60 minutes. Warm, directional light from a low angle — ideal for portraits, cityscapes, and landscapes.

Evening Golden Hour

Begins approximately 60 minutes before sunset (06:45 PM). The last light of day turns golden and orange — often more dramatic than the morning.

Civil Twilight

The sky transitions between 05:47 AM and 07:07 PM. Soft, diffuse blue light with no harsh shadows — favored by portrait photographers.

Photography Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Shoot RAW for better exposure latitude. Use a tripod for longer exposures during twilight. Cloudy days can soften and extend golden hour light.

Understanding Daylight in Mangalore

Mangalore is located at 12.91°N latitude, which determines its seasonal daylight variation. Near the equator, Mangalore experiences relatively stable day lengths year-round — rarely more than 30 minutes of variation between the shortest and longest day. Sunrise and sunset shift gradually, and there are no extreme summer or winter daylight swings.

Solar noon in Mangalore today is at 12:27 PM — the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This is not necessarily 12:00 PM on the clock; timezone conventions and longitude within a timezone zone can shift solar noon significantly from clock noon. The difference between clock noon and solar noon is called the equation of time, and it varies throughout the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise in Mangalore today is at 06:09 AM local time. Sunset is at 06:45 PM.
Mangalore has approximately 12h 36m of daylight today.
Solar noon in Mangalore today is at 12:27 PM, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Morning golden hour in Mangalore is around sunrise (06:09 AM). Evening golden hour starts around 06:16 PM and ends at sunset (06:45 PM).
Mangalore is located at 12.9141°N, 74.8560°E. These coordinates are used to calculate precise sunrise and sunset times.
Civil twilight in Mangalore begins at 05:47 AM and ends at 07:07 PM. During this time the sun is less than 6° below the horizon, providing enough natural light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Mangalore observes the Asia/Kolkata timezone. This timezone is used to determine local time throughout the region and influences the timing of sunrise, sunset, and solar noon.
As a location 12.9° north, Mangalore's sunrise and sunset times vary significantly throughout the year based on latitude. Near the equator, Mangalore experiences relatively consistent day lengths year-round, with sunrise and sunset times changing gradually. This means less seasonal variation compared to higher latitudes.
Solar noon in Mangalore occurs at 12:27 PM local time, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky directly south (or north in the Southern Hemisphere). This moment defines the middle of the daylight period.
In Mangalore at latitude 13°, daylight hours vary dramatically between seasons. The difference between the longest day (near summer solstice) and shortest day (near winter solstice) can exceed 4 hours, driven by the tilt of Earth's axis.
Sunrise and sunset times for Mangalore are calculated using astronomical algorithms that account for the precise latitude (12.9141°) and longitude (74.8560°), the date, Earth's orbital position, and atmospheric refraction. These factors produce accurate times for solar events.
Today in Mangalore: sunrise 06:09 AM, morning golden hour ends before solar noon, solar noon arrives around 12:27 PM, evening golden hour begins around 06:16 PM, civil twilight starts 05:47 AM, sunset 06:45 PM, civil twilight ends 07:07 PM. Each phase has distinct photographic and observational qualities.
Tomorrow in Mangalore sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM, giving 12h 37m of daylight.
Tonight in Mangalore, the moon is in the Full Moon phase with 97% illumination. For exact moonrise and moonset times, visit the dedicated moon page for Mangalore.
It gets dark in Mangalore at 07:07 PM, when civil twilight ends and the sun drops more than 6° below the horizon. After this point, artificial lighting is needed for most outdoor activities.
It starts getting light in Mangalore at 05:47 AM, when morning civil twilight begins — before the official sunrise at 06:09 AM. During civil twilight there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting.
Sunset in Mangalore tomorrow is at 06:45 PM, giving 12h 37m of total daylight.
In Mangalore today, morning golden hour runs from sunrise at 06:09 AM for about 30–60 minutes. Evening golden hour begins around 06:16 PM and lasts until sunset at 06:45 PM. Civil twilight at 05:47 AM in the morning and 07:07 PM in the evening also provides soft, diffused light ideal for landscape and portrait photography.

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