Sunrise Time in Chennai Today & Tomorrow

Sunrise in Chennai represents the moment when the Sun becomes visible above the horizon, bringing natural light back to the city after night. As daylight spreads across neighborhoods, roads, and open spaces, it marks the beginning of everyday activities for residents and...

See today's sunrise at 05:43 AM, and feel a new beginning brought about by the city's distinct pace.

Sunrise Time in Chennai Today & Tomorrow

What Time is Sunrise in Chennai

Sunrise in Chennai marks the moment when the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, bringing the first natural light of the day. Today, sunrise occurs at approximately 05:43 AM, gradually brightening the sky and surrounding landscape. Sunrise timing changes each day slightly due to Earth’s rotation and its orbit around the sun. During different seasons, the sun rises earlier or later, affecting the length of daylight hours. Many residents track sunrise time to plan morning activities such as walking, exercise, photography, or travel. Observing sunrise also provides a peaceful start to the day as the sky shifts from deep blue tones to warmer colours.

Knowing the sunrise time in Chennai helps people organise morning schedules and follow natural daylight patterns.

Daylight

05:43 AM – 06:26 PM

12 hours, 43 minutes

Current Time:	14 May 2026, 04:03 PM
Sun Direction:	106.05° ESE↑
Sun Altitude:	32.75°
Sun Distance:	151.19 million km
Next Equinox:	23 Sep 2026
Sunrise Today:	05:43 AM↑ 85° East
Sunset Today:	06:26 PM↑ 275° West

Today & Tomorrow Sunrise Time in Chennai

Sunrise timing in Chennai changes gradually from day to day as Earth continues its yearly journey around the sun. Today, sunrise occurs at approximately 5:43 AM, bringing the first daylight to the city and signalling the start of daily activity. Tomorrow, sunrise will occur at around 5:43 AM, which may be slightly earlier or later depending on the season. These small daily adjustments become more noticeable over weeks and months as daylight hours shift. People often follow sunrise timing to plan outdoor exercise, commuting schedules, photography, or morning routines. Tracking both today and tomorrow’s sunrise helps residents understand the natural rhythm of daylight changes.

Staying updated with sunrise timing in Chennai ensures better planning for early morning activities and daily schedules.

Today – Thursday, May 14, 2026

Today in Chennai, the sun rises at approximately 5:43 AM, marking the beginning of a new day. As sunrise approaches, the sky gradually brightens from soft blue shades to warm tones of orange and gold. This natural transition brings daylight to streets, buildings, and surrounding landscapes across the city. Many people use this time to begin their morning routines, including exercise, meditation, commuting, or photography. The appearance of sunrise may vary slightly depending on weather conditions, such as clouds or haze in the atmosphere.

Observing today’s sunrise in Chennai offers a calm and refreshing start before the pace of daily life increases. Sunrise remains one of the most reliable daily events, reflecting the steady rotation of Earth.

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Dawn: 5:21 AM

Sunrise today in Chennai sunrise was at 5:43 am (10h 19m ago).

Sunset

6:26 PM

Dusk: 6:49 PM

Sunset today in Chennai sunset will be at 6:26 pm (in 2h 23m).

Tomorrow – Friday, May 15, 2026

Tomorrow in Chennai, sunrise is expected to occur at approximately 5:43 AM, gradually bringing daylight across the horizon. As the sun begins to rise, the sky often displays gentle shades of pink, orange, and pale gold before the full brightness of morning appears. The exact appearance of sunrise can vary depending on weather conditions, cloud cover, and atmospheric clarity. Many residents plan early morning activities around sunrise, including walking, exercise, travel, or outdoor photography. Tracking tomorrow’s sunrise also helps people anticipate small seasonal shifts in daylight hours. Over time, these gradual changes become more noticeable across different months of the year.

Watching sunrise in Chennai offers a calm transition from night to day and highlights the natural rhythm of Earth’s rotation.

Sunrise

5:43 AM

Dawn: 5:20 AM

Sunrise tomorrow in Chennai sunrise will be at 5:43 am (in 13h 40m).

Sunset

6:27 PM

Dusk: 6:49 PM

Sunset tomorrow in Chennai sunset will be at 6:27 pm (in 26h 23m).

Day Length and Twilight Details of Sunrise in Chennai

Day length in Chennai changes gradually throughout the year, depending on Earth’s tilt and its orbit around the sun. Today’s sunrise occurs at approximately 6:26 PM, marking the start of daylight hours for the city. Before sunrise, twilight begins when the sun is still below the horizon, but its light starts to brighten the sky. This early phase is known as dawn and creates soft lighting conditions before the sun becomes visible. Twilight is divided into civil, nautical, and astronomical stages, each representing different levels of sunlight reaching the atmosphere. These stages gradually transition the sky from darkness to full daylight.

Understanding sunrise and twilight patterns in Chennai helps residents plan morning activities while observing seasonal changes in daylight duration.

Night

00:00 - 04:27 AM

07:42 PM - 00:00

Total: 08:44

Astronomical Twilight

04:27 AM - 04:54 AM

07:15 PM - 07:42 PM

Total: 14:48

Nautical Twilight

04:54 AM - 05:21 AM

06:49 PM - 07:15 PM

Total: 14:21

Civil Twilight

05:21 AM - 05:43 AM

06:26 PM - 06:49 PM

Total: 13:28

Daylight

05:43 AM - 06:26 PM

Total: 12 hours, 43 minutes

Solar Noon / Midnight

Solar Noon: 12:05

Solar Midnight: 00:05

Latest Update on Sunrise in Chennai

In Chennai, today’s sunrise was recorded at 5:43 AM. Each passing day brings a subtle change — a minute earlier or later.Check back daily for the latest timings and sunrise patterns in your city.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Dawn broke over Chennai at 5:43 AM, marking a new beginning.Whether you’re heading for a walk or watching the skyline brighten, it’s a beautiful start.Stay tuned for tomorrow’s sunrise details right here.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The first light appeared in Chennai at 5:44 AM. As days grow longer or shorter, sunrise times gently shift with nature’s rhythm. Plan your mornings with these daily updates and enjoy the early glow.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Good morning! In Chennai, the sun greeted the sky at 5:44 AM. It’s the perfect moment to soak in the morning calm before the day unfolds. Keep visiting for daily sunrise updates and changes in timing as the season shifts.

Monday, May 11, 2026
Rise and shine! In Chennai, today’s sunrise was at 5:44 AM.Perfect for photographers and early risers planning the golden hour. Visit daily to see how sunrise times evolve across the week.

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Today in Chennai, the sunrise occurred at 5:45 AM.With each sunrise, daylight inches forward or back, shaping your morning hours. Stay updated daily as we track these shifts for every city.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
The sun rose above Chennai at 5:45 AM, lighting up a fresh day.Capture the peaceful morning hues and start the day with positivity. We update these timings daily for accurate sunrise information.

Friday, May 8, 2026
In Chennai, today’s sunrise was recorded at 5:45 AM. Each passing day brings a subtle change — a minute earlier or later.Check back daily for the latest timings and sunrise patterns in your city.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Dawn broke over Chennai at 5:46 AM, marking a new beginning.Whether you’re heading for a walk or watching the skyline brighten, it’s a beautiful start.Stay tuned for tomorrow’s sunrise details right here.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The first light appeared in Chennai at 5:46 AM. As days grow longer or shorter, sunrise times gently shift with nature’s rhythm. Plan your mornings with these daily updates and enjoy the early glow.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Chennai Sunrise Timings by Month Calendar in 2026

Sunrise timings in Chennai shift gradually across the months of 2026 due to Earth’s movement around the sun. Today, sunrise occurs at approximately 5:43 AM, but this timing will slowly change as the seasons progress. During the summer months, sunrise generally occurs earlier in the morning, creating longer daylight hours. In winter, the sun rises later, resulting in shorter days and extended nighttime periods. A monthly sunrise calendar helps residents track these changes and anticipate how daylight patterns evolve throughout the year. Farmers, travellers, photographers, and early commuters often rely on sunrise timing for planning their daily routines.

Following the monthly sunrise schedule in Chennai allows people to understand seasonal daylight patterns and organise morning activities accordingly.

May 2026 - Sun in Chennai

Month: Year:

2026	Sun/S.set		Daylen		Ast. Twi.		Naut. Twi.		Civ. Twi.		Sol. Noon
May	Sunrise	Sunset	Length	Diff.	Start	End	Start	End	Start	End	Time	Mil. km
May	1	05:48 ↑ (74°)	18:24 ↑ (286°)	12:35:59		04:33	19:38	05:00	19:11	05:25	18:46	12:06 (88°)	150.721
2	05:47 ↑ (74°)	18:24 ↑ (286°)	12:36:37	+00:00	04:33	19:38	04:59	19:12	05:25	18:46	12:05 (87.7°)	150.759
3	05:47 ↑ (74°)	18:24 ↑ (286°)	12:37:12	+00:00	04:32	19:38	04:59	19:12	05:25	18:46	12:05 (87.4°)	150.796
4	05:46 ↑ (73°)	18:24 ↑ (287°)	12:37:48	+00:00	04:32	19:39	04:58	19:12	05:24	18:46	12:05 (87.1°)	150.834
5	05:46 ↑ (73°)	18:24 ↑ (287°)	12:38:24	+00:00	04:31	19:39	04:58	19:13	05:24	18:47	12:05 (86.8°)	150.871
6	05:46 ↑ (73°)	18:25 ↑ (287°)	12:38:59	+00:00	04:31	19:39	04:57	19:13	05:23	18:47	12:05 (86.5°)	150.907
7	05:45 ↑ (73°)	18:25 ↑ (288°)	12:39:34	+00:00	04:30	19:40	04:57	19:13	05:23	18:47	12:05 (86.2°)	150.943
8	05:45 ↑ (72°)	18:25 ↑ (288°)	12:40:07	+00:00	04:30	19:40	04:56	19:14	05:23	18:47	12:05 (86°)	150.979
9	05:45 ↑ (72°)	18:25 ↑ (288°)	12:40:41	+00:00	04:29	19:40	04:56	19:14	05:22	18:48	12:05 (85.7°)	151.014
10	05:44 ↑ (72°)	18:25 ↑ (288°)	12:41:14	+00:00	04:29	19:41	04:56	19:14	05:22	18:48	12:05 (85.4°)	151.049
11	05:44 ↑ (71°)	18:26 ↑ (289°)	12:41:47	+00:00	04:28	19:41	04:55	19:14	05:22	18:48	12:05 (85.2°)	151.084
12	05:44 ↑ (71°)	18:26 ↑ (289°)	12:42:18	+00:00	04:28	19:42	04:55	19:15	05:21	18:48	12:05 (84.9°)	151.118
13	05:43 ↑ (71°)	18:26 ↑ (289°)	12:42:50	+00:00	04:28	19:42	04:54	19:15	05:21	18:49	12:05 (84.7°)	151.151
14	05:43 ↑ (71°)	18:26 ↑ (289°)	12:43:22	+00:00	04:27	19:42	04:54	19:15	05:21	18:49	12:05 (84.4°)	151.184
15	05:43 ↑ (70°)	18:27 ↑ (290°)	12:43:51	+00:00	04:27	19:43	04:54	19:16	05:20	18:49	12:05 (84.2°)	151.217
16	05:43 ↑ (70°)	18:27 ↑ (290°)	12:44:21	+00:00	04:26	19:43	04:53	19:16	05:20	18:50	12:05 (84°)	151.249
17	05:42 ↑ (70°)	18:27 ↑ (290°)	12:44:50	+00:00	04:26	19:44	04:53	19:17	05:20	18:50	12:05 (83.7°)	151.281
18	05:42 ↑ (70°)	18:28 ↑ (290°)	12:45:20	+00:00	04:26	19:44	04:53	19:17	05:20	18:50	12:05 (83.5°)	151.312
19	05:42 ↑ (70°)	18:28 ↑ (291°)	12:45:47	+00:00	04:25	19:44	04:53	19:17	05:19	18:50	12:05 (83.3°)	151.343
20	05:42 ↑ (69°)	18:28 ↑ (291°)	12:46:14	+00:00	04:25	19:45	04:52	19:18	05:19	18:51	12:05 (83.1°)	151.373
21	05:42 ↑ (69°)	18:28 ↑ (291°)	12:46:41	+00:00	04:25	19:45	04:52	19:18	05:19	18:51	12:05 (82.9°)	151.403
22	05:42 ↑ (69°)	18:29 ↑ (291°)	12:47:07	+00:00	04:25	19:46	04:52	19:18	05:19	18:51	12:05 (82.7°)	151.432
23	05:41 ↑ (69°)	18:29 ↑ (291°)	12:47:32	+00:00	04:24	19:46	04:52	19:19	05:19	18:52	12:05 (82.5°)	151.460
24	05:41 ↑ (68°)	18:29 ↑ (292°)	12:47:56	+00:00	04:24	19:46	04:51	19:19	05:18	18:52	12:05 (82.3°)	151.488
25	05:41 ↑ (68°)	18:30 ↑ (292°)	12:48:21	+00:00	04:24	19:47	04:51	19:19	05:18	18:52	12:05 (82.1°)	151.516
26	05:41 ↑ (68°)	18:30 ↑ (292°)	12:48:44	+00:00	04:24	19:47	04:51	19:20	05:18	18:53	12:05 (81.9°)	151.543
27	05:41 ↑ (68°)	18:30 ↑ (292°)	12:49:06	+00:00	04:23	19:48	04:51	19:20	05:18	18:53	12:06 (81.8°)	151.569
28	05:41 ↑ (68°)	18:30 ↑ (292°)	12:49:28	+00:00	04:23	19:48	04:51	19:21	05:18	18:53	12:06 (81.6°)	151.595
29	05:41 ↑ (68°)	18:31 ↑ (292°)	12:49:49	+00:00	04:23	19:49	04:51	19:21	05:18	18:54	12:06 (81.5°)	151.620
30	05:41 ↑ (67°)	18:31 ↑ (293°)	12:50:08	+00:00	04:23	19:49	04:51	19:21	05:18	18:54	12:06 (81.3°)	151.645
31	05:41 ↑ (67°)	18:31 ↑ (293°)	12:50:29	+00:00	04:23	19:49	04:51	19:22	05:18	18:54	12:06 (81.2°)	151.669

Why Sunrise Timings Change in Chennai

Sunrise timings in Chennai change gradually throughout the year due to Earth’s axial tilt and its orbit around the sun. Today, sunrise occurs at around 5:43 AM, but this timing will shift each day slightly. As Earth moves along its orbit, the angle at which sunlight reaches different regions changes. During the summer months, the sun appears to rise earlier and follow a longer path across the sky, creating longer days. In winter, the sun rises later and travels a shorter arc, resulting in reduced daylight hours. These natural astronomical patterns influence sunrise timing across every region of the planet.

Understanding why sunrise times change in Chennai helps residents recognise seasonal daylight patterns and plan daily activities more effectively.

How to Check Accurate Sunrise Time in Chennai

Accurate sunrise time in Chennai can be checked through reliable weather services, astronomy websites, and mobile applications that calculate solar positions using geographic coordinates. Today’s sunrise occurs at approximately 5:43 AM, but the exact timing may vary slightly depending on location within the city. Many digital platforms use latitude, longitude, and atmospheric calculations to determine sunrise timing precisely. Popular sources include weather apps, astronomy databases, and navigation platforms that provide daily updates. Checking sunrise timing helps residents plan morning travel, exercise, photography, or outdoor work schedules. Farmers and early commuters often rely on this information to organise activities efficiently.

By consulting trusted sources, people in Chennai can stay informed about daily sunrise timing and natural daylight patterns.

Significance of Sunrise in Chennai Daily Life & Culture

Sunrise in Chennai holds both practical and cultural importance as it marks the beginning of daily life and activity. Today’s sunrise occurs at approximately 5:43 AM, bringing the first light that signals the start of morning routines across the city. Many people begin their day with exercise, meditation, travel, or work soon after sunrise. In several traditions, the early morning light is also associated with spiritual practices, reflection, and quiet observation of nature. Photographers and nature enthusiasts often appreciate sunrise for the calm atmosphere and changing sky colours. Sunrise also plays an important role in agriculture and outdoor work schedules.

Observing sunrise in Chennai reflects the connection between natural daylight cycles and everyday human activities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunrise & Sunset in Chennai

What time is sunrise in Chennai on 14 May 2026?

Sunrise in Chennai on 14 May 2026 occurs at 05:43 AM. This is the moment when the upper edge of the Sun becomes visible above the horizon, marking the beginning of daylight.

How is sunrise time calculated for Chennai?

The sunrise time for Chennai is calculated based on the city’s latitude, longitude, elevation, and time zone, along with Earth’s rotation and orbital position on 14 May 2026.

Why does sunrise time change every day in Chennai?

Sunrise time changes daily in Chennai because the Earth tilts and orbits around the Sun, causing the length of daylight to vary throughout the year.

When will sunrise be earliest in Chennai during the year?

The earliest sunrise in Chennai typically occurs around 14 May 2026, when daylight hours are longest during the summer season.

When will sunrise be the latest in Chennai during the year?

The latest sunrise in Chennai usually happens around 14 May 2026, during the winter season when daylight hours are shorter.

Does daylight duration in Chennai vary throughout the year?

Yes, daylight hours change slightly — longer during summer months and shorter during winter.

How long after sunrise does daylight fully appear in Chennai?

In Chennai, the Sun usually rises fully above the horizon within 2-3 minutes after 05:43 AM, depending on atmospheric conditions and local terrain.

What is the difference between sunrise and dawn in Chennai?

Dawn in Chennai begins before sunrise, when sunlight starts illuminating the sky. Sunrise at 05:43 AM is when the Sun itself becomes visible above the horizon.