Sunrise & sunset times in Alor Setar, Malaysia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:11 and sets at 19:37 in Alor Setar. All times are shown in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone.
Today in Alor Setar
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Golden hour in Alor Setar 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 Alor Setar when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Alor Setar (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Alor Setar’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:33 | 19:22 | 13:27 | 11h 48m |
| February | 07:34 | 19:30 | 13:32 | 11h 55m |
| March | 07:25 | 19:29 | 13:27 | 12h 04m |
| April | 07:11 | 19:26 | 13:18 | 12h 15m |
| May | 07:02 | 19:26 | 13:14 | 12h 23m |
| June | 07:04 | 19:33 | 13:19 | 12h 28m |
| July | 07:11 | 19:37 | 13:24 | 12h 26m |
| August | 07:13 | 19:32 | 13:23 | 12h 19m |
| September | 07:09 | 19:18 | 13:13 | 12h 09m |
| October | 07:04 | 19:04 | 13:04 | 11h 59m |
| November | 07:07 | 18:58 | 13:03 | 11h 50m |
| December | 07:20 | 19:06 | 13:13 | 11h 46m |
Solar year in Alor Setar (2026)
Because Alor Setar is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 42m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Alor Setar
Longest day in Alor Setar: 12h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 20m.
Moon tonight in Alor Setar
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 Alor Setar today?▼
The sun rises at 07:11 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur in Alor Setar, Malaysia today.
What time is sunset in Alor Setar today?▼
The sun sets at 19:37 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur in Alor Setar today.
How long is the day in Alor Setar today?▼
Daylight in Alor Setar today lasts 12 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Alor Setar?▼
The morning golden hour in Alor Setar runs from 06:48 to 07:40, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:08 to 20:00.
What is the timezone of Alor Setar?▼
Alor Setar uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Alor Setar?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Alor Setar is 21 June 2026, with 12h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Alor Setar?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Alor Setar is 22 December 2026, with 11h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Alor Setar?▼
Because Alor Setar is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 42m. Days are nearly the same length all year.