Sunrise and Sunset in Katha Today

In Katha, Myanmar (Burma), the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:59 and sets at 17:45. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 11:52.

Katha: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Katha at 11:52 – 8 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 8 at 05:16, the latest on January 14 at 06:49.

The sun sets earliest on November 28 at 17:16 and latest on July 3 at 18:56.

The longest day of the year has 2 h 59 min more daylight than the shortest.

Katha 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	06:49	17:38	10 h 48 min	west-southwest 247°
Feb	06:38	17:59	11 h 21 min	west-southwest 257°
Mar	06:13	18:13	12 h 0 min	west 268°
Apr	05:43	18:26	12 h 43 min	west 281°
May	05:21	18:40	13 h 18 min	west-northwest 291°
Jun	05:16	18:53	13 h 37 min	west-northwest 296°
Jul	05:25	18:55	13 h 30 min	west-northwest 294°
Aug	05:39	18:38	12 h 59 min	west-northwest 286°
Sep	05:50	18:08	12 h 18 min	west 274°
Oct	06:02	17:38	11 h 36 min	west 261°
Nov	06:19	17:18	10 h 59 min	west-southwest 250°
Dec	06:39	17:19	10 h 39 min	west-southwest 245°

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 51° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Katha

Morning: 05:45–06:29 · Evening: 17:14–17:59

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Katha, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:45 to 06:29. The evening golden hour extends from 17:14 to 17:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Katha

Morning: 05:36–05:45 · Evening: 17:59–18:07

The Blue Hour in Katha offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:36 to 05:45, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:59 to 18:07, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Katha

Katha is located at a latitude of 24.18° and a longitude of 96.34°. The city is in the Asia/Yangon timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Katha vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Katha

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Katha. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Katha, with up to 13h 38m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Katha sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Katha brings the shortest days with only 10h 39m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Cities near Katha

On the same latitude as Katha

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Katha (24.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Katha

When does the sun rise in Katha today?

Today the sun rises in Katha at 05:59 and sets at 17:45.

How long is the day in Katha today?

The day lasts 11h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Katha today?

In the morning from 05:45–06:29, in the evening from 17:14–17:59.

When is the longest day in Katha?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 39m.

When does it get dark in Katha today?

It is dark from 18:07, fully dark from 19:00.