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Sunrise Today in Ahmedabad अहमदाबाद में सूर्योदय
Sandhya Times for Ahmedabad
The most spiritually charged 48-minute window of the day. Best for meditation, japa, and study. (96–48 minutes before sunrise)
Morning Sandhyavandana window. Offer arghya to the rising Sun, recite Gayatri Mantra. ±24 minutes around sunrise.
Solar noon — midpoint between sunrise and sunset. Brief Madhyahnika argha to the Sun at zenith.
Evening Sandhyavandana window. Final arghya to the setting Sun. ±24 minutes around sunset.
This Week — Sunrise in Ahmedabad
| Date | Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length | Brahma Muhurta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Tuesday | 05:57 AM | 07:15 PM | 13h 18m | 04:21 AM – 05:09 AM |
| 20 May | Wednesday | 05:56 AM | 07:15 PM | 13h 19m | 04:20 AM – 05:08 AM |
| 21 May | Thursday | 05:56 AM | 07:16 PM | 13h 20m | 04:20 AM – 05:08 AM |
| 22 May | Friday | 05:56 AM | 07:16 PM | 13h 20m | 04:20 AM – 05:08 AM |
| 23 May | Saturday | 05:55 AM | 07:17 PM | 13h 21m | 04:19 AM – 05:07 AM |
| 24 May | Sunday | 05:55 AM | 07:17 PM | 13h 22m | 04:19 AM – 05:07 AM |
| 25 May | Monday | 05:55 AM | 07:18 PM | 13h 23m | 04:19 AM – 05:07 AM |
This Month — Ahmedabad (31 days)
| Date | Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length | Solar Noon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Friday | 06:07 AM | 07:06 PM | 13h 0m | 12:37 PM |
| 02 May | Saturday | 06:06 AM | 07:07 PM | 13h 1m | 12:36 PM |
| 03 May | Sunday | 06:05 AM | 07:07 PM | 13h 2m | 12:36 PM |
| 04 May | Monday | 06:05 AM | 07:08 PM | 13h 3m | 12:36 PM |
| 05 May | Tuesday | 06:04 AM | 07:08 PM | 13h 4m | 12:36 PM |
| 06 May | Wednesday | 06:03 AM | 07:09 PM | 13h 5m | 12:36 PM |
| 07 May | Thursday | 06:03 AM | 07:09 PM | 13h 6m | 12:36 PM |
| 08 May | Friday | 06:02 AM | 07:10 PM | 13h 7m | 12:36 PM |
| 09 May | Saturday | 06:02 AM | 07:10 PM | 13h 8m | 12:36 PM |
| 10 May | Sunday | 06:01 AM | 07:11 PM | 13h 9m | 12:36 PM |
| 11 May | Monday | 06:01 AM | 07:11 PM | 13h 10m | 12:36 PM |
| 12 May | Tuesday | 06:00 AM | 07:11 PM | 13h 11m | 12:36 PM |
| 13 May | Wednesday | 05:59 AM | 07:12 PM | 13h 12m | 12:36 PM |
| 14 May | Thursday | 05:59 AM | 07:12 PM | 13h 13m | 12:36 PM |
| 15 May | Friday | 05:59 AM | 07:13 PM | 13h 14m | 12:36 PM |
| 16 May | Saturday | 05:58 AM | 07:13 PM | 13h 15m | 12:36 PM |
| 17 May | Sunday | 05:58 AM | 07:14 PM | 13h 16m | 12:36 PM |
| 18 May | Monday | 05:57 AM | 07:14 PM | 13h 17m | 12:36 PM |
| 19 May | Tuesday | 05:57 AM | 07:15 PM | 13h 18m | 12:36 PM |
| 20 May | Wednesday | 05:56 AM | 07:15 PM | 13h 19m | 12:36 PM |
| 21 May | Thursday | 05:56 AM | 07:16 PM | 13h 20m | 12:36 PM |
| 22 May | Friday | 05:56 AM | 07:16 PM | 13h 20m | 12:36 PM |
| 23 May | Saturday | 05:55 AM | 07:17 PM | 13h 21m | 12:36 PM |
| 24 May | Sunday | 05:55 AM | 07:17 PM | 13h 22m | 12:36 PM |
| 25 May | Monday | 05:55 AM | 07:18 PM | 13h 23m | 12:36 PM |
| 26 May | Tuesday | 05:55 AM | 07:18 PM | 13h 23m | 12:36 PM |
| 27 May | Wednesday | 05:54 AM | 07:18 PM | 13h 24m | 12:36 PM |
| 28 May | Thursday | 05:54 AM | 07:19 PM | 13h 25m | 12:36 PM |
| 29 May | Friday | 05:54 AM | 07:19 PM | 13h 25m | 12:37 PM |
| 30 May | Saturday | 05:54 AM | 07:20 PM | 13h 26m | 12:37 PM |
| 31 May | Sunday | 05:54 AM | 07:20 PM | 13h 27m | 12:37 PM |
Major Cities Today
What is Sunrise? सूर्योदय क्या है?
Sunrise (सूर्योदय / Suryodaya) is the moment the upper limb of the Sun appears above the eastern horizon. In Vedic tradition, sunrise is the most sacred moment of the day — the start of all dharmic activities, panchang reckoning, and tithi calculation. The 90 minutes before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta) is considered the most spiritually charged window of the entire 24-hour cycle.
सूर्योदय वह क्षण है जब सूर्य पूर्व क्षितिज से ऊपर उठता है। वैदिक परम्परा में यह दिन का सबसे पवित्र क्षण है — सभी धार्मिक कार्यों, पंचांग गणना और तिथि निर्धारण का प्रारम्भ।
In modern astronomy, sunrise is calculated as the moment the upper edge of the Sun's disc crosses the horizon — accounting for atmospheric refraction (which lifts the Sun's apparent position by about 34 arcminutes). In Vedic astronomy, sunrise (सूर्योदय) is calculated identically but carries far deeper meaning: the start of the new day's tithi (which can shift if you compute by midnight vs sunrise), the start time for sandhyavandana, the reference for muhurat calculation, and the gateway to Brahma Muhurta — the 96-minute window before sunrise considered the most powerful for meditation, study, and spiritual practice. This is why Vedic dharma fundamentally treats sunrise — not midnight — as the start of the day.
What is Brahma Muhurta? ब्रह्म मुहूर्त क्या है?
Brahma Muhurta (ब्रह्म मुहूर्त — 'Creator's hour') is the 48-minute window starting 96 minutes before sunrise. It is the 14th muhurat of the night and the most sattvic (pure) time of the entire day. The atmosphere is at its quietest, the air carries the highest oxygen content, and the mind is in its most receptive state.
Calculation: Brahma Muhurta = Sunrise − 1h 36m to Sunrise − 48m (a 48-minute window)
Benefits
- Best time for meditation, japa, and pranayama
- Best time for study, learning, and memorization
- Mental clarity and concentration are at peak
- Sattvic energy is highest — practices done at this time bear maximum fruit
- Rishi-traditional 'time of the gods' — divine grace flows easily
Charaka Samhita and Ayurveda recommend rising in Brahma Muhurta for health and longevity. Many great rishis, sadhakas, and sages — Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, modern yogis — emphasized practicing in this window.
Vedic Significance
The Vedas, Upanishads, and all Smriti texts treat the sandhya (junction of day and night) as the most sacred ritual moment. The Twice-Born (dvija) — Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas after upanayana — are dharmically required to perform Sandhyavandana three times a day: at sunrise (Pratah), midday (Madhyahna), and sunset (Sayam). The Gayatri Mantra is the central practice. Skipping sandhyavandana is considered a grave omission in classical dharma. The Sun (Surya) is among the foremost deities of the Veda — the earliest vedic mantras are addressed to him.
Rituals
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1Wake before sunrise — ideally 1.5 hours prior to enter Brahma Muhurta
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2Bath, clean clothes, sandalwood tilak
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3Face east, offer arghya (water libation) to the rising Sun with both hands joined
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4Recite Aditya Hridayam, Gayatri Mantra, or Surya Ashtottara
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5Bow to the Sun (Surya Pranam / 12 Surya Namaskara postures)
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6Begin the day's work with positive sankalpa (intention)
Mantras
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise today?
Sunrise time today depends on your city — typically between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM in India, varying by latitude and season. The exact time for your city is shown at the top of this page. Use the city selector to view sunrise time for any major city in India.
What is Brahma Muhurta?
Brahma Muhurta is the 48-minute window starting approximately 1h 36m before sunrise (and ending 48m before sunrise). It is considered the most spiritually powerful time of the day — ideal for meditation, study, and practicing yoga. The atmosphere is purest and the mind is most receptive.
Why is sunrise important in Hindu tradition?
In Vedic dharma, the day begins at sunrise — not midnight. All tithi calculations, festival observances, vrat fasts, and panchang elements are reckoned from sunrise. The Twice-Born (dvija) are required to perform Sandhyavandana at sunrise (Pratah Sandhya), reciting the Gayatri Mantra and offering arghya to the Sun.
How is sunrise time calculated?
Modern astronomical computation calculates sunrise as the moment the upper limb of the Sun crosses the horizon, accounting for ~34 arcminutes of atmospheric refraction. This gives the same value used by IMD (India Meteorological Department) and NASA. Different cities have different sunrise times because of their latitude, longitude, and altitude.
Why does sunrise time vary daily?
The Sun's apparent path shifts with the seasons due to Earth's axial tilt (~23.5°) and elliptical orbit. From the winter solstice (Dec 21) to summer solstice (Jun 21), sunrise gets progressively earlier in the Northern Hemisphere. The variation can be 60+ minutes between June and December for a single city.
Is sunrise the same across India?
No — India is geographically wide. Sunrise in Itanagar (East) is about 1 hour earlier than in Dwarka (West). All India follows IST (UTC+5:30) so the clock-time of sunrise differs significantly between East and West. For example, on a typical day, sunrise might be 5:00 AM in Kolkata, 6:00 AM in Delhi, and 6:30 AM in Mumbai.
What is Sandhyavandana?
Sandhyavandana (सन्ध्यावन्दन — 'salutation at the junctions') is the daily Vedic ritual performed at sunrise, midday, and sunset. It includes Achamana, Pranayama, Sankalpa, Marjana, Aghamarshana, Arghya to Sun, Gayatri japa (108 times), and Upasthana. It is mandatory for Twice-Born (dvija) according to Smriti.