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Sunrise and sunset in Malé, Maldives
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:52 AM–6:20 AM and 5:27 PM–5:54 PM
Times are local time in Malé. Current time in Malé →
Sunrise and sunset in Malé through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 5m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 2m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 58m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 54m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 53m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 54m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 57m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 59m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 2m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 5m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 9m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 12m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 16m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 18m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 21m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 22m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 22m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 20m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 18m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 15m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 12m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 9m |
Calculated for 4.17°N, 73.51°E, including daylight saving time where Malé uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Malé this year
- Longest day: June 22 (12h 22m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 53m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:51 AM on October 16
- Latest sunset: 6:23 PM on July 13
Questions
What time is sunrise in Malé today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:52 AM and sets at 5:54 PM in Malé, giving 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Malé?
The longest day in Malé in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Malé?
The shortest day in Malé in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Malé?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:51 AM on October 16, and the latest sunset is 6:23 PM on July 13. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Malé?
Today, golden hour in Malé is from sunrise (5:52 AM) to 6:20 AM in the morning, and from 5:27 PM to sunset (5:54 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.