Sunrise & sunset times in Kuching, Malaysia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 18:50 in Kuching. All times are shown in the Asia/Kuching timezone.
Today in Kuching
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Golden hour in Kuching 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 Kuching when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kuching (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kuching’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:46 | 18:49 | 12:47 | 12h 02m |
| February | 06:50 | 18:54 | 12:52 | 12h 04m |
| March | 06:44 | 18:50 | 12:47 | 12h 06m |
| April | 06:34 | 18:43 | 12:38 | 12h 08m |
| May | 06:29 | 18:40 | 12:34 | 12h 11m |
| June | 06:32 | 18:45 | 12:39 | 12h 12m |
| July | 06:38 | 18:50 | 12:44 | 12h 12m |
| August | 06:38 | 18:48 | 12:43 | 12h 09m |
| September | 06:30 | 18:37 | 12:33 | 12h 07m |
| October | 06:22 | 18:26 | 12:24 | 12h 04m |
| November | 06:21 | 18:24 | 12:23 | 12h 02m |
| December | 06:32 | 18:34 | 12:33 | 12h 02m |
Solar year in Kuching (2026)
Because Kuching is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 11m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kuching
Longest day in Kuching: 12h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 5m.
Moon tonight in Kuching
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 Kuching today?▼
The sun rises at 06:38 Asia/Kuching in Kuching, Malaysia today.
What time is sunset in Kuching today?▼
The sun sets at 18:50 Asia/Kuching in Kuching today.
How long is the day in Kuching today?▼
Daylight in Kuching today lasts 12 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kuching?▼
The morning golden hour in Kuching runs from 06:16 to 07:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:21 to 19:12.
What is the timezone of Kuching?▼
Kuching 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 Kuching?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kuching is 21 June 2026, with 12h 13m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kuching?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kuching is 22 December 2026, with 12h 02m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kuching?▼
Because Kuching is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 11m. Days are nearly the same length all year.