Sunrise & sunset times in Vientiane, Laos
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 18:48 in Vientiane. All times are shown in the Asia/Vientiane timezone.
Today in Vientiane
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Golden hour in Vientiane 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 Vientiane when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Vientiane (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Vientiane’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:43 | 17:54 | 12:18 | 11h 10m |
| February | 06:36 | 18:10 | 12:23 | 11h 33m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:19 | 12:18 | 12h 01m |
| April | 05:53 | 18:26 | 12:09 | 12h 32m |
| May | 05:36 | 18:35 | 12:05 | 12h 58m |
| June | 05:34 | 18:46 | 12:10 | 13h 12m |
| July | 05:42 | 18:48 | 12:15 | 13h 06m |
| August | 05:51 | 18:36 | 12:14 | 12h 44m |
| September | 05:57 | 18:12 | 12:04 | 12h 14m |
| October | 06:02 | 17:47 | 11:55 | 11h 44m |
| November | 06:15 | 17:32 | 11:54 | 11h 17m |
| December | 06:32 | 17:36 | 12:04 | 11h 03m |
Solar year in Vientiane (2026)
Day length in Vientiane swings by 2h 09m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Vientiane
Longest day in Vientiane: 13h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 59m.
Moon tonight in Vientiane
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 Vientiane today?▼
The sun rises at 05:41 Asia/Vientiane in Vientiane, Laos today.
What time is sunset in Vientiane today?▼
The sun sets at 18:48 Asia/Vientiane in Vientiane today.
How long is the day in Vientiane today?▼
Daylight in Vientiane today lasts 13 hours and 6 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Vientiane?▼
The morning golden hour in Vientiane runs from 05:18 to 06:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:17 to 19:12.
What is the timezone of Vientiane?▼
Vientiane uses the Asia/Vientiane timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Vientiane?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Vientiane is 21 June 2026, with 13h 12m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Vientiane?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Vientiane is 22 December 2026, with 11h 03m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Vientiane?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Vientiane swings by 2h 09m.