Sunset Time in Leh Today
Leh, India
Forecast updated:
Cloud on the horizon does not move the astronomical sunset time — it can hide the sun a few minutes early, but it often produces the most dramatic colors.
Conditions can shift — arrive 30 minutes early for the best experience.
Pair with golden hour or moon visibility for complete planning.
Forecast accuracy is highest within the next 1–3 days.
Sunset & Daylight Patterns Specific to Leh
Leh sits at 34.2° N in the subtropical zone. It is autumn there now, and the sun currently spends 11.7 hours above the horizon each day.
Sunsets are latest in June around the summer solstice and earliest in December. Near the solstices, the sunset time barely shifts day to day; near the equinoxes (March, September), it moves up to 2 minutes per day. Leh runs from 9.9 to 14.4 hours of daylight across the year, a 4.6-hour swing. Today's 11.7 hours set how much room you have to move plans around.
Golden hour in Leh lasts about 49 minutes today, with civil twilight adding a further 25 minutes of usable blue-hour light after sunset.
Sunset colour quality in Leh depends heavily on western-horizon cloud cover and aerosol levels, both of which vary with the sub-tropical seasonal patterns at this latitude.
Civil twilight at Leh's latitude lasts approximately 25 minutes after the sun drops below the horizon — this is the "blue hour" window of soft, diffused light that photographers prize above all others. At 34.2°, this window is brief, making precise timing critical — the sky transitions from golden to dark in under half an hour.
City-specific facts for Leh
- •Latitude: 34.2° N — longest days in June, shortest in December
- •Summer daylight: ~14.4h | Winter daylight: ~9.9h — a 4.5-hour annual swing
- •Civil twilight (blue hour) duration: ~25 minutes post-sunset
- •Best colour conditions: dry-season months for clearest western horizon
- •Hemisphere: northern — sunset moves northward in summer, altering composition angles significantly
- •Local season right now: autumn (northern hemisphere)
- •Daylight today: 11.7 h — annual range 9.9–14.4 h
- •Solar regime today: normal sunrise/sunset cycle
Sun & Moon Times in Leh
Sunset timing in Leh is driven by latitude and season. We apply atmospheric refraction corrections for accuracy within one minute. Golden hour begins roughly 60 minutes before sunset — the most valuable window for photography, outdoor dining, and evening walks.
Sunset in Leh shifts by several minutes each week. Summer evenings are longest, winter sunsets arrive earliest. Cloud cover near the horizon does not change the sunset time itself, though it can hide the sun a few minutes early and often produces the most dramatic color displays.
For the best sunset experience, arrive at your viewing spot 30 minutes before the listed time. Conditions can shift — check again on the day itself.
Sunset timing in Leh is set by its position around 34.2° latitude and the Earth's axial tilt. The closer to the equator, the smaller the seasonal swing; the further from it, the more dramatic the difference between summer and winter sunsets.
Leh sees a moderate seasonal sunset swing — usually 90 minutes or so between the longest and shortest days. May–September delivers late, lingering evenings ideal for outdoor dining and golden-hour photography; November–March compresses the usable evening window but often produces the year's most saturated sunset colour. Leh's altitude changes the sunset experience in two ways: the elevated horizon often hides the actual disappearance of the sun behind nearby ridgelines several minutes before the listed time, and the thin, dry air produces unusually saturated alpenglow on surrounding peaks for 10–20 minutes after sunset.
Leh's subtropical sunsets vary more with cloud structure than with seasonal timing — a forecast with high broken cloud almost always outperforms a clear-sky forecast for memorable colour, and an elevated viewpoint with sky visible above the horizon line maximises the chance of catching the moment when light bounces back from the underside of those clouds.
In Leh, partial cloud cover (30–60%) tends to produce more memorable sunsets than fully clear skies. Completely clear forecasts deliver clean but flat colour; broken clouds catch and amplify the warm tones across the whole sky.
🌅 Best Sunset Viewing Tips
Arrive at your spot 30 minutes before the listed sunset time. The most vivid colors appear 5–15 minutes before the sun drops below the horizon. Elevated vantage points genuinely extend the visible sunset by 2–4 minutes, because a higher eye level pushes the true horizon further away. Clouds near the horizon do not delay sunset, but they often enhance color intensity dramatically.
📸 Photography at Sunset
Golden hour light is warmest 20 minutes before sunset. Shoot with a low ISO for clean images. Use spot metering on the sky to preserve color saturation. After the sun sets, stay for blue hour — the 20-minute window of cool twilight creates moody, atmospheric images.
⏰ How Sunset Times Change
Sunset time in Leh shifts throughout the year based on latitude and Earth's axial tilt. Near the equinoxes (March and September), sunset shifts fastest — up to 2 minutes per day. Around the solstices (June and December), changes slow to under 30 seconds per day. Summer sunsets are latest, winter sunsets earliest. Our daily updates ensure you always have accurate timing.
🌆 Planning Around Sunset
Sunset time affects dinner reservations, outdoor activities, and photography sessions in Leh. Book outdoor dining 30 minutes before sunset for the best atmosphere. Plan hikes to return before dark — add 30 minutes after sunset for usable twilight. Check the golden hour times for the full photography window.
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When Sunset Viewing Is Not Worth It in Leh
- •Fully overcast skies — thick cloud cover blocks the sun entirely, producing a flat grey horizon with no color variation.
- •Heavy rain or thunderstorms — unsafe conditions and zero visibility of the sun. Check the rain forecast for Leh.
- •Dense smog or haze — obscures the horizon line and reduces color saturation, making sunset appear washed out.
- •West-blocked viewpoints — buildings, mountains, or trees blocking the western horizon will cut off sunset 10–30 minutes early.
What Determines Sunset Time?
Sunset time in Leh is determined by the city's latitude, longitude, and the time of year. During summer, the Earth's axial tilt causes the sun to take a longer path across the sky, resulting in later sunsets. In winter, the opposite occurs — shorter days mean earlier sunsets. Near the equinoxes (March and September), sunset times change most rapidly, shifting by 2–3 minutes per day. At Leh's latitude, the difference between the earliest and latest sunset can be several hours across the year. Our daily calculations use precise astronomical data to give you the exact sunset time accurate to the minute.
Did you know? Sunset in Leh shifts by up to 3 minutes per day near the equinoxes — timing matters more than you think.
Planning to watch the sunset in Leh?
Local Astronomy Profile · Leh
Subtropical latitude (34.2°) and an elevation of 3500 m — 4.6 h annual day-length swing.
- Longest day
- 14 h 17 min
- Shortest day
- 9 h 43 min
- Sunset shifts by
- 0.7 min/day on average
- Civil twilight extends
- roughly 25–35 min after sunset
Latest possible sunset of the year (June solstice).
Earliest possible sunset of the year (December solstice).
Average daily sunset drift between the two solstices — peaks near the equinoxes.
Civil twilight is the usable shooting window after the sun is gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunset in Leh today?
Today's sunset time for Leh is shown above and updates daily. Sunset times shift throughout the year based on Leh's latitude and the Earth's axial tilt. Summer sunsets are later, winter sunsets are earlier.
When is golden hour in Leh?
Golden hour in Leh begins approximately 1 hour before sunset and ends at sunset. The exact timing is displayed above. Morning golden hour starts at sunrise and lasts about 1 hour.
How long is the day in Leh?
Day length in Leh varies by season. Today's exact day length is shown above. At mid-latitudes, this ranges from about 8 hours in winter to 16+ hours in summer.
Is the moon visible tonight in Leh?
Moon visibility depends on the current phase and cloud cover. Tonight's moon phase and illumination percentage for Leh are shown above. A higher illumination percentage means a brighter, more visible moon.
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