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Sunrise and sunset in Vientiane, Laos
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:03 AM–6:32 AM and 5:22 PM–5:51 PM
Times are local time in Vientiane. Current time in Vientiane →
Sunrise and sunset in Vientiane through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 59m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 45m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 29m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 18m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 8m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 4m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 4m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 10m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 21m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 33m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 47m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 1m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 18m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 32m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 47m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 58m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 8m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 12m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 11m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 7m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 56m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 45m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 29m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 16m |
Calculated for 17.97°N, 102.60°E, including daylight saving time where Vientiane uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Vientiane this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 12m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 3m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:34 AM on May 31
- Latest sunset: 6:50 PM on June 29
Questions
What time is sunrise in Vientiane today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 5:51 PM in Vientiane, giving 11 hours 48 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Vientiane?
The longest day in Vientiane in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Vientiane?
The shortest day in Vientiane in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Vientiane?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:34 AM on May 31, and the latest sunset is 6:50 PM on June 29. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Vientiane?
Today, golden hour in Vientiane is from sunrise (6:03 AM) to 6:32 AM in the morning, and from 5:22 PM to sunset (5:51 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.