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Sun Times in Alor Setar
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Alor Setar?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Alor Setar (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Alor Setar?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Alor Setar (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Alor Setar?
Golden hour times for Alor Setar are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Alor Setar?
The day length for Alor Setar is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Alor Setar?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Alor Setar is shown in the times above (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Alor Setar?
Sunset and dusk times for Alor Setar are displayed above (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Alor Setar?
Twilight duration in Alor Setar varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Alor Setar?
The earliest sunrise in Alor Setar in 2026 is at 7:02 AM on May 16 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Alor Setar?
The latest sunset in Alor Setar in 2026 is at 7:37 PM on July 4 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Alor Setar?
After sunset in Alor Setar, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Alor Setar shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Alor Setar
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Alor Setar on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 48m |
| February | 7:34 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 56m |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 15m |
| May | 7:03 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 24m |
| June | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 29m |
| July | 7:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 27m |
| August | 7:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 19m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 7:07 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 51m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 46m |