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Sun Times in Siem Reap
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Siem Reap?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Siem Reap (Asia/Phnom_Penh). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Siem Reap?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Siem Reap (Asia/Phnom_Penh). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Siem Reap?
Golden hour times for Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap?
The day length for Siem Reap is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Siem Reap?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Siem Reap is shown in the times above (Asia/Phnom_Penh). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Siem Reap?
Sunset and dusk times for Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap?
Twilight duration in Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap?
The earliest sunrise in Siem Reap in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on May 25 (Asia/Phnom_Penh). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Siem Reap?
The latest sunset in Siem Reap in 2026 is at 6:35 PM on June 28 (Asia/Phnom_Penh). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Siem Reap?
After sunset in Siem Reap, 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 Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Siem Reap on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:31 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 25m |
| February | 6:27 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 43m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:51 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 26m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 45m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 55m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 50m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 34m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 51m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 31m |
| December | 6:19 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 21m |