Sunrise & sunset times in Tawau, Malaysia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:24 in Tawau. All times are shown in the Asia/Kuching timezone.
Today in Tawau
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Tawau 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 Tawau when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tawau (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tawau’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:20 | 18:14 | 12:17 | 11h 54m |
| February | 06:22 | 18:22 | 12:22 | 11h 59m |
| March | 06:14 | 18:20 | 12:17 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:02 | 18:14 | 12:08 | 12h 12m |
| May | 05:55 | 18:14 | 12:04 | 12h 18m |
| June | 05:57 | 18:19 | 12:08 | 12h 22m |
| July | 06:04 | 18:24 | 12:14 | 12h 20m |
| August | 06:05 | 18:20 | 12:13 | 12h 15m |
| September | 05:59 | 18:07 | 12:03 | 12h 08m |
| October | 05:53 | 17:55 | 11:54 | 12h 01m |
| November | 05:55 | 17:50 | 11:52 | 11h 55m |
| December | 06:06 | 17:59 | 12:03 | 11h 52m |
Solar year in Tawau (2026)
Because Tawau is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 29m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Tawau
Longest day in Tawau: 12h 15m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 45m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 14m.
Moon tonight in Tawau
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 Tawau today?▼
The sun rises at 06:03 Asia/Kuching in Tawau, Malaysia today.
What time is sunset in Tawau today?▼
The sun sets at 18:24 Asia/Kuching in Tawau today.
How long is the day in Tawau today?▼
Daylight in Tawau today lasts 12 hours and 20 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tawau?▼
The morning golden hour in Tawau runs from 05:41 to 06:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:55 to 18:47.
What is the timezone of Tawau?▼
Tawau 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 Tawau?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tawau is 21 June 2026, with 12h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tawau?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tawau is 22 December 2026, with 11h 53m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tawau?▼
Because Tawau is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 29m. Days are nearly the same length all year.