Sunrise and Sunset in Chanthaburi Today
In Chanthaburi, Thailand, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:00 and sets at 17:57. The day length is 11h 57m. Solar noon is reached at 11:59.
Chanthaburi: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Chanthaburi at 11:59 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on May 31 at 05:44, the latest on January 24 at 06:37.
The sun sets earliest on November 18 at 17:42 and latest on July 9 at 18:41.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.
Chanthaburi through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:37 | 18:04 | 11 h 28 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Feb | 06:33 | 18:17 | 11 h 44 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 06:19 | 18:22 | 12 h 3 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:59 | 18:23 | 12 h 24 min | west 280° |
| May | 05:46 | 18:29 | 12 h 42 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 05:46 | 18:37 | 12 h 52 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 05:53 | 18:41 | 12 h 48 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 05:59 | 18:32 | 12 h 33 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 06:00 | 18:12 | 12 h 12 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:01 | 17:53 | 11 h 51 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:09 | 17:42 | 11 h 33 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:24 | 17:48 | 11 h 24 min | west-southwest 246° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (246°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 48° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Chanthaburi
Morning: 05:47–06:29 · Evening: 17:29–18:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Chanthaburi, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:47 to 06:29. The evening golden hour extends from 17:29 to 18:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Chanthaburi
Morning: 05:39–05:47 · Evening: 18:10–18:19
The Blue Hour in Chanthaburi offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:39 to 05:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:10 to 18:19, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi is located at a latitude of 12.61° and a longitude of 102.10°. The city is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone. Being in the tropics, Chanthaburi has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Chanthaburi
Spring brings 12h 6m of daylight to Chanthaburi around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Chanthaburi last only about 12h 52m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Chanthaburi has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Chanthaburi still offer 11h 23m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
Cities near Chanthaburi
On the same latitude as Chanthaburi
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Chanthaburi (12.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 57m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Chanthaburi
When does the sun rise in Chanthaburi today?
Today the sun rises in Chanthaburi at 06:00 and sets at 17:57.
How long is the day in Chanthaburi today?
The day lasts 11h 57m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chanthaburi today?
In the morning from 05:47–06:29, in the evening from 17:29–18:10.
When is the longest day in Chanthaburi?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 52m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 23m.
When does it get dark in Chanthaburi today?
It is dark from 18:19, fully dark from 19:08.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Chanthaburi. All times are in local time. How it is calculated