The first solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) of 2025 will occur on March 29, 2025. It will be a partial solar eclipse, meaning the Moon will cover only a part of the Sun. The eclipse will be visible in several parts of the world, including India, Europe, North America, and the Arctic region.
The eclipse will begin at 14:45 UTC (8:15 PM IST) and end at 18:45 UTC (12:15 AM IST, March 30). As the eclipse occurs outside India's local daylight hours, it will not be visible in the country.
Globally, countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Russia, and Norway will also experience the event. However, the eclipse will not be visible in some regions, including Australia and most of Africa.
Surya Grahan 2025 Date and Time: When Will the Partial Solar Eclipse Occur?
The first solar eclipse of 2025, known as Surya Grahan, will occur on March 29, 2025. Here are the key details regarding its timing and visibility:
Timing in India:
The total duration of the eclipse will be approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes.
- The eclipse will begin at 2:21 PM IST.
- The maximum eclipse will occur at 4:17 PM IST.
- It will conclude at 6:14 PM IST.
Visibility:
This will be a partial solar eclipse, but it will not be visible in India. Instead, it will be observable in regions such as parts of Europe, North America, and Africa.
Sutak Kaal:
Since the eclipse is not visible in India, the traditional period of Sutak Kaal (a time considered inauspicious) will not be applicable, and normal activities can continue during this time.
Where Will the Solar Eclipse Be Visible? City-Wise Timings of Surya Grahan 2025 Around the World
The Surya Grahan (solar eclipse) on March 29, 2025, will be a partial eclipse visible in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Below are the city-wise timings for the Sutak period and the eclipse itself in India.
City-Wise Timings in India
Although the solar eclipse will not be visible from India, here is a list of the countries where a partial solar eclipse will be visible.
This list has been released by NASA, which includes countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, North America and South America.
Note: *Asterisk under "Partial Begins" indicates the eclipse will start before sunrise, and the given time is for sunrise.
| City | Partial Begins | Maximum | Coverage | Partial Ends |
| Baltimore, Maryland (USA) | 6:55 a.m. * | 6:57 a.m. | 3% | 7:02 a.m. |
| Boston, Mass. (USA) | 6:31 a.m. * | 6:38 a.m. | 43% | 7:07 a.m. |
| Buffalo, New York (USA) | 7:02 a.m. * | 7:05 a.m. | 2% | 7:09 a.m. |
| New York, New York (USA) | 6:44 a.m. * | 6:46 a.m. | 22% | 7:04 a.m. |
| Philadelphia, Penn. (USA) | 6:49 a.m. * | 6:51 a.m. | 12% | 7:03 a.m. |
| Portland, Maine (USA) | 6:27 a.m. * | 6:30 a.m. | 64% | 7:10 a.m. |
| Washington, D.C. (USA) | 6:56 a.m. * | 6:59 a.m. | 1% | 7:01 a.m. |
| Algiers (Algeria) | 11:02 a.m. | 11:41 a.m. | 7% | 12:20 p.m. |
| Berlin (Germany) | 11:32 a.m. | 12:19 p.m. | 15% | 1:07 p.m. |
| Casablanca (Morocco) | 9:34 a.m. | 10:22 a.m. | 17% | 11:13 a.m. |
| Dakar (Senegal) | 9:10 a.m. | 9:38 a.m. | 4% | 10:07 a.m. |
| Dublin (Ireland) | 10:01 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 41% | 12:00 p.m. |
| Halifax (Canada) | 7:00 a.m. * | 7:17 a.m. | 83% | 8:12 a.m. |
| Krakow (Poland) | 11:49 a.m. | 12:24 p.m. | 5% | 12:59 p.m. |
| Lisbon (Portugal) | 9:37 a.m. | 10:31 a.m. | 27% | 11:27 a.m. |
| London (U.K.) | 10:07 a.m. | 11:03 a.m. | 31% | 12:00 p.m. |
| Madrid (Spain) | 10:48 a.m. | 11:40 a.m. | 21% | 12:33 p.m. |
| Milan (Italy) | 11:21 a.m. | 12:04 p.m. | 10% | 12:48 p.m. |
| Montreal (Canada) | 6:39 a.m. * | 6:42 a.m. | 47% | 7:13 a.m. |
| Nuuk (Greenland) | 7:57 a.m. | 8:53 a.m. | 87% | 9:53 a.m. |
| Oslo (Norway) | 11:30 a.m. | 12:24 p.m. | 30% | 1:19 p.m. |
| Ottawa (Canada) | 6:48 a.m. * | 6:51 a.m. | 30% | 7:13 a.m. |
| Paramaribo (Suriname) | 6:40 a.m. * | 6:42 a.m. | 1% | 6:47 a.m. |
| Paris (France) | 11:08 a.m. | 12:01 p.m. | 24% | 12:56 p.m. |
| Reykjavik (Iceland) | 10:05 a.m. | 11:05 a.m. | 68% | 12:07 p.m. |
| St. John’s (Canada) | 6:57 a.m. | 7:52 a.m. | 83% | 8:51 a.m. |
| Saint Petersburg (Russia) | 2:00 p.m. | 2:43 p.m. | 13% | 3:25 p.m. |
| Stockholm (Sweden) | 11:40 a.m. | 12:31 p.m. | 22% | 1:21 p.m. |
| Vienna (Austria) | 11:41 a.m. | 12:17 p.m. | 6% | 12:54 p.m. |
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