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Sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:59 AM–7:26 AM and 6:34 PM–7:02 PM
Times are local time in Kuala Lumpur. Current time in Kuala Lumpur →
Sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 5m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 3m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 0m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 59m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 57m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 56m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 57m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 59m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 1m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 3m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 6m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 9m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 11m |
| May 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 14m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 16m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 17m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 18m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 18m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 17m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 15m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 13m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 11m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 8m |
Calculated for 3.17°N, 101.70°E, including daylight saving time where Kuala Lumpur uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Kuala Lumpur this year
- Longest day: June 22 (12h 18m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 56m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:57 AM on October 22
- Latest sunset: 7:29 PM on February 11
Questions
What time is sunrise in Kuala Lumpur today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 7:02 PM in Kuala Lumpur, giving 12 hours 3 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Kuala Lumpur?
The longest day in Kuala Lumpur in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kuala Lumpur?
The shortest day in Kuala Lumpur in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Kuala Lumpur?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:57 AM on October 22, and the latest sunset is 7:29 PM on February 11. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Kuala Lumpur?
Today, golden hour in Kuala Lumpur is from sunrise (6:59 AM) to 7:26 AM in the morning, and from 6:34 PM to sunset (7:02 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.