India, June 21 -- The summer solstice sunrise occurs on Sunday, June 21, 2026, marking the official start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Because the exact time of sunrise depends entirely on your geographical location, it varies significantly by city. Here's everything you need to know about Summer Solstice 2026, astronomical solstice, scientific phenomena, sunset timings, and more.

Astronomical Solstice

Not the Earliest Sunrise: While June 21 is the longest day of the year, it does not have the earliest sunrise of the year. Due to Earth's elliptical orbit and axial tilt, the earliest sunrise at mid-northern latitudes actually occurs about a week earlier, around June 14.

Extreme Solst...