Sunrise & Sunset Today in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 🇲🇾
In Kota Kinabalu today the sun comes up at 06:10 in the ENE and goes down at 18:34, for 12h 23m of daylight (-0m 13s vs yesterday). In Kota Kinabalu the days are drawing in by around 13s each day, about 2 minutes a week.
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 06:10 ↑ 71.0° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:33 ↑ 288.9° WNW
Day Length: 12h 22m
Sun Direction: ENE
Sun Altitude: 2.31°
Sun Distance: 151.889 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Kota Kinabalu?
July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Kota Kinabalu
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:05
↑
67° ENE
|
18:33
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 04s | 04:49 | 19:49 | 05:16 | 19:22 | 05:42 | 18:56 | 12:19 | 152.08 |
| 2 |
06:06
↑
67° ENE
|
18:33
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 04s | 04:49 | 19:49 | 05:16 | 19:22 | 05:42 | 18:56 | 12:19 | 152.08 |
| 3 |
06:06
↑
67° ENE
|
18:33
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 04s | 04:50 | 19:49 | 05:16 | 19:23 | 05:43 | 18:56 | 12:19 | 152.08 |
| 4 |
06:06
↑
67° ENE
|
18:33
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 05s | 04:50 | 19:49 | 05:17 | 19:23 | 05:43 | 18:56 | 12:20 | 152.09 |
| 5 |
06:06
↑
67° ENE
|
18:33
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 05s | 04:50 | 19:49 | 05:17 | 19:23 | 05:43 | 18:56 | 12:20 | 152.09 |
| 6 |
06:06
↑
67° ENE
|
18:33
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 06s | 04:50 | 19:50 | 05:17 | 19:23 | 05:43 | 18:57 | 12:20 | 152.09 |
| 7 |
06:07
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 06s | 04:51 | 19:50 | 05:17 | 19:23 | 05:44 | 18:57 | 12:20 | 152.09 |
| 8 |
06:07
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 07s | 04:51 | 19:50 | 05:18 | 19:23 | 05:44 | 18:57 | 12:20 | 152.09 |
| 9 |
06:07
↑
67° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 07s | 04:51 | 19:50 | 05:18 | 19:23 | 05:44 | 18:57 | 12:20 | 152.09 |
| 10 |
06:07
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 07s | 04:51 | 19:50 | 05:18 | 19:23 | 05:44 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.08 |
| 11 |
06:08
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 08s | 04:52 | 19:50 | 05:18 | 19:23 | 05:45 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.08 |
| 12 |
06:08
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 08s | 04:52 | 19:50 | 05:19 | 19:23 | 05:45 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.08 |
| 13 |
06:08
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 08s | 04:52 | 19:50 | 05:19 | 19:23 | 05:45 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.07 |
| 14 |
06:08
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 09s | 04:53 | 19:49 | 05:19 | 19:23 | 05:45 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.07 |
| 15 |
06:08
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 09s | 04:53 | 19:49 | 05:19 | 19:23 | 05:45 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.06 |
| 16 |
06:08
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 10s | 04:53 | 19:49 | 05:20 | 19:23 | 05:46 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.05 |
| 17 |
06:09
↑
68° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 10s | 04:53 | 19:49 | 05:20 | 19:23 | 05:46 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.04 |
| 18 |
06:09
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 10s | 04:54 | 19:49 | 05:20 | 19:23 | 05:46 | 18:57 | 12:21 | 152.03 |
| 19 |
06:09
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 11s | 04:54 | 19:49 | 05:20 | 19:23 | 05:46 | 18:57 | 12:22 | 152.02 |
| 20 |
06:09
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 11s | 04:54 | 19:49 | 05:20 | 19:23 | 05:46 | 18:57 | 12:22 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
06:09
↑
69° ENE
|
18:34
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 11s | 04:54 | 19:49 | 05:21 | 19:23 | 05:47 | 18:57 | 12:22 | 152.00 |
| 22 |
06:09
↑
70° ENE
|
18:34
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 12s | 04:55 | 19:49 | 05:21 | 19:22 | 05:47 | 18:57 | 12:22 | 151.99 |
| 23 |
06:10
↑
70° ENE
|
18:34
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 12s | 04:55 | 19:48 | 05:21 | 19:22 | 05:47 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 151.98 |
| 24 |
06:10
↑
70° ENE
|
18:34
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 12s | 04:55 | 19:48 | 05:21 | 19:22 | 05:47 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 151.96 |
| 25 |
06:10
↑
70° ENE
|
18:34
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 12s | 04:55 | 19:48 | 05:21 | 19:22 | 05:47 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 151.95 |
| 26 |
06:10
↑
70° ENE
|
18:34
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 13s | 04:56 | 19:48 | 05:22 | 19:22 | 05:47 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 151.93 |
| 27 |
06:10
↑
70° ENE
|
18:33
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 13s | 04:56 | 19:48 | 05:22 | 19:22 | 05:48 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 151.92 |
| 28 |
06:10
↑
71° ENE
|
18:33
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 13s | 04:56 | 19:47 | 05:22 | 19:21 | 05:48 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 151.90 |
| 29 |
06:10
↑
71° ENE
|
18:33
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 14s | 04:56 | 19:47 | 05:22 | 19:21 | 05:48 | 18:56 | 12:22 | 151.89 |
| 30 |
06:10
↑
71° ENE
|
18:33
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 14s | 04:57 | 19:47 | 05:22 | 19:21 | 05:48 | 18:55 | 12:22 | 151.87 |
| 31 |
06:10
↑
72° ENE
|
18:33
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 14s | 04:57 | 19:46 | 05:22 | 19:21 | 05:48 | 18:55 | 12:22 | 151.85 |
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All times are in local time for Kota Kinabalu. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Kota Kinabalu, the earliest sunrise of July is on July 01 and the latest sunset of July is on July 07 to 26.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Kota Kinabalu?
Days in Kota Kinabalu are currently getting shorter by about 13s each day, roughly 2 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kota Kinabalu Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:48-05:56 | 18:47-18:56 |
| Golden hour | 05:56-06:38 | 18:05-18:47 |
Kota Kinabalu's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | -12h 27m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | -13h 45m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 06:00 |
| Latest sunset | July 8, 2026 | 18:34 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
In Kota Kinabalu today, the morning golden hour runs 05:56-06:38 and the evening golden hour 18:05-18:47, with the cooler blue hour around 05:48-05:56 and 18:47-18:56. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Kota Kinabalu
What time is sunrise in Kota Kinabalu today?
The sun rises over Kota Kinabalu today at 06:10 local time.
What time is sunset in Kota Kinabalu today?
Sunset in Kota Kinabalu today is at 18:33 local time.
What time is solar noon in Kota Kinabalu today?
Solar noon in Kota Kinabalu — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:22 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Kota Kinabalu?
In Kota Kinabalu today: civil twilight begins at 05:48 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:56 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Kota Kinabalu?
Nautical twilight in Kota Kinabalu today runs from 05:22 in the morning to 19:21 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Kota Kinabalu for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Kota Kinabalu ends at 19:47 in the evening and resumes at 04:56 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Kota Kinabalu?
Today in Kota Kinabalu, the sun rises at an azimuth of 71° and sets at 289° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
