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Sunrise and sunset in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:50 AM–6:18 AM and 5:17 PM–5:45 PM
Times are local time in Phnom Penh. Current time in Phnom Penh →
Sunrise and sunset in Phnom Penh through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 2m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 53m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 43m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 36m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 30m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 27m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 27m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 31m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 38m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 45m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 54m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 3m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 14m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 23m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 32m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 39m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 45m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 48m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 48m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 45m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 38m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 31m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 21m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 12m |
Calculated for 11.55°N, 104.92°E, including daylight saving time where Phnom Penh uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Phnom Penh this year
- Longest day: June 22 (12h 48m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 27m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:36 AM on May 28
- Latest sunset: 6:29 PM on July 2
Questions
What time is sunrise in Phnom Penh today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 5:45 PM in Phnom Penh, giving 11 hours 55 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Phnom Penh?
The longest day in Phnom Penh in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Phnom Penh?
The shortest day in Phnom Penh in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Phnom Penh?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:36 AM on May 28, and the latest sunset is 6:29 PM on July 2. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Phnom Penh?
Today, golden hour in Phnom Penh is from sunrise (5:50 AM) to 6:18 AM in the morning, and from 5:17 PM to sunset (5:45 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.