Sunrise & sunset times in Palu, Indonesia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 18:08 in Palu. All times are shown in the Asia/Makassar timezone.
Today in Palu
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Palu today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Palu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Palu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Palu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:04 | 18:14 | 12:09 | 12h 10m |
| February | 06:10 | 18:18 | 12:14 | 12h 08m |
| March | 06:06 | 18:12 | 12:09 | 12h 06m |
| April | 05:57 | 18:03 | 12:00 | 12h 05m |
| May | 05:54 | 17:59 | 11:56 | 12h 04m |
| June | 05:58 | 18:03 | 12:00 | 12h 04m |
| July | 06:04 | 18:08 | 12:06 | 12h 04m |
| August | 06:02 | 18:07 | 12:05 | 12h 04m |
| September | 05:52 | 17:58 | 11:55 | 12h 06m |
| October | 05:42 | 17:50 | 11:46 | 12h 07m |
| November | 05:40 | 17:49 | 11:45 | 12h 09m |
| December | 05:50 | 18:00 | 11:55 | 12h 10m |
Solar year in Palu (2026)
Because Palu is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 07m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Palu
Longest day in Palu: 12h 3m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 57m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 57m.
Moon tonight in Palu
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Palu today?▼
The sun rises at 06:04 Asia/Makassar in Palu, Indonesia today.
What time is sunset in Palu today?▼
The sun sets at 18:08 Asia/Makassar in Palu today.
How long is the day in Palu today?▼
Daylight in Palu today lasts 12 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Palu?▼
The morning golden hour in Palu runs from 05:41 to 06:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:39 to 18:30.
What is the timezone of Palu?▼
Palu uses the Asia/Makassar timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Palu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Palu is 22 December 2026, with 12h 11m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Palu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Palu is 21 June 2026, with 12h 04m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Palu?▼
Because Palu is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 07m. Days are nearly the same length all year.