Sunrise & sunset times in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:08 and sets at 18:34 in Kota Kinabalu. All times are shown in the Asia/Kuching timezone.
Today in Kota Kinabalu
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Golden hour in Kota Kinabalu 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 Kinabalu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kota Kinabalu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kota Kinabalu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:30 | 18:19 | 12:24 | 11h 48m |
| February | 06:31 | 18:27 | 12:29 | 11h 56m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:27 | 12:24 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:08 | 18:23 | 12:15 | 12h 14m |
| May | 06:00 | 18:23 | 12:12 | 12h 23m |
| June | 06:02 | 18:30 | 12:16 | 12h 28m |
| July | 06:08 | 18:34 | 12:21 | 12h 26m |
| August | 06:10 | 18:29 | 12:20 | 12h 18m |
| September | 06:06 | 18:15 | 12:11 | 12h 09m |
| October | 06:01 | 18:01 | 12:01 | 11h 59m |
| November | 06:04 | 17:55 | 12:00 | 11h 51m |
| December | 06:17 | 18:04 | 12:10 | 11h 46m |
Solar year in Kota Kinabalu (2026)
Because Kota Kinabalu is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 41m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kota Kinabalu
Longest day in Kota Kinabalu: 12h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 19m.
Moon tonight in Kota Kinabalu
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 Kinabalu today?▼
The sun rises at 06:08 Asia/Kuching in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia today.
What time is sunset in Kota Kinabalu today?▼
The sun sets at 18:34 Asia/Kuching in Kota Kinabalu today.
How long is the day in Kota Kinabalu today?▼
Daylight in Kota Kinabalu today lasts 12 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kota Kinabalu?▼
The morning golden hour in Kota Kinabalu runs from 05:45 to 06:37, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:05 to 18:57.
What is the timezone of Kota Kinabalu?▼
Kota Kinabalu uses the Asia/Kuching timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kota Kinabalu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kota Kinabalu is 21 June 2026, with 12h 28m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kota Kinabalu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kota Kinabalu is 22 December 2026, with 11h 47m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kota Kinabalu?▼
Because Kota Kinabalu is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 41m. Days are nearly the same length all year.