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Sun Times in Kuching
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kuching?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kuching (Asia/Kuching). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kuching?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kuching (Asia/Kuching). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kuching?
Golden hour times for Kuching 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 Kuching?
The day length for Kuching is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kuching?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kuching is shown in the times above (Asia/Kuching). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kuching?
Sunset and dusk times for Kuching are displayed above (Asia/Kuching). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Kuching?
Twilight duration in Kuching 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 Kuching?
The earliest sunrise in Kuching in 2026 is at 6:20 AM on October 23 (Asia/Kuching). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kuching?
The latest sunset in Kuching in 2026 is at 6:54 PM on February 3 (Asia/Kuching). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kuching?
After sunset in Kuching, 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 Kuching 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 Kuching
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kuching on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:46 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 03m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 04m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 09m |
| May | 6:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 11m |
| June | 6:32 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 13m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 12m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 10m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 05m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 03m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 02m |