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Sun Times in Phnom Penh
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Phnom Penh?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Phnom Penh (Asia/Phnom_Penh). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Phnom Penh?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Phnom Penh (Asia/Phnom_Penh). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Phnom Penh?
Golden hour times for Phnom Penh 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 Phnom Penh?
The day length for Phnom Penh is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Phnom Penh?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Phnom Penh is shown in the times above (Asia/Phnom_Penh). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Phnom Penh?
Sunset and dusk times for Phnom Penh are displayed above (Asia/Phnom_Penh). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Phnom Penh?
Twilight duration in Phnom Penh 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 Phnom Penh?
The earliest sunrise in Phnom Penh in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on May 22 (Asia/Phnom_Penh). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Phnom Penh?
The latest sunset in Phnom Penh in 2026 is at 6:28 PM on July 2 (Asia/Phnom_Penh). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Phnom Penh?
After sunset in Phnom Penh, 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 Phnom Penh 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 Phnom Penh
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Phnom Penh on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:24 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 31m |
| February | 6:21 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 46m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 23m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 39m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 48m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 44m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 30m |
| September | 5:49 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:49 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 36m |
| December | 6:11 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 27m |