Sunrise & sunset times in Kota Bharu, Malaysia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:03 and sets at 19:30 in Kota Bharu. All times are shown in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone.
Today in Kota Bharu
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Golden hour in Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kota Bharu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kota Bharu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:26 | 19:14 | 13:20 | 11h 48m |
| February | 07:27 | 19:23 | 13:25 | 11h 55m |
| March | 07:17 | 19:22 | 13:19 | 12h 04m |
| April | 07:03 | 19:18 | 13:11 | 12h 15m |
| May | 06:55 | 19:19 | 13:07 | 12h 23m |
| June | 06:57 | 19:25 | 13:11 | 12h 28m |
| July | 07:03 | 19:30 | 13:17 | 12h 26m |
| August | 07:06 | 19:25 | 13:15 | 12h 19m |
| September | 07:01 | 19:10 | 13:06 | 12h 09m |
| October | 06:57 | 18:56 | 12:56 | 11h 59m |
| November | 07:00 | 18:50 | 12:55 | 11h 50m |
| December | 07:12 | 18:59 | 13:06 | 11h 46m |
Solar year in Kota Bharu (2026)
Because Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu
Longest day in Kota Bharu: 12h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 20m.
Moon tonight in Kota Bharu
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 Kota Bharu today?▼
The sun rises at 07:03 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur in Kota Bharu, Malaysia today.
What time is sunset in Kota Bharu today?▼
The sun sets at 19:30 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur in Kota Bharu today.
How long is the day in Kota Bharu today?▼
Daylight in Kota Bharu today lasts 12 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kota Bharu?▼
The morning golden hour in Kota Bharu runs from 06:41 to 07:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:00 to 19:52.
What is the timezone of Kota Bharu?▼
Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kota Bharu is 21 June 2026, with 12h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kota Bharu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kota Bharu is 22 December 2026, with 11h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kota Bharu?▼
Because Kota Bharu is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 42m. Days are nearly the same length all year.