Sunrise and Sunset in Koh Tao Today
In Koh Tao, Thailand, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:09 and sets at 18:07. The day length is 11h 58m. Solar noon is reached at 12:08.
Koh Tao: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Koh Tao at 12:08 – 8 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on May 29 at 05:58, the latest on January 27 at 06:43.
The sun sets earliest on November 16 at 17:55 and latest on July 12 at 18:46.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Koh Tao 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 | 06:42 | 18:17 | 11 h 36 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Feb | 06:40 | 18:29 | 11 h 49 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Mar | 06:27 | 18:31 | 12 h 4 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:10 | 18:31 | 12 h 21 min | west 280° |
| May | 05:59 | 18:34 | 12 h 35 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Jun | 05:59 | 18:42 | 12 h 43 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 06:06 | 18:46 | 12 h 40 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 06:11 | 18:38 | 12 h 27 min | west-northwest 284° |
| Sep | 06:10 | 18:21 | 12 h 11 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:09 | 18:03 | 11 h 55 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:15 | 17:55 | 11 h 40 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:29 | 18:01 | 11 h 32 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 47° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Koh Tao
Morning: 05:56–06:37 · Evening: 17:39–18:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Koh Tao, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:56 to 06:37. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Koh Tao
Morning: 05:47–05:56 · Evening: 18:20–18:28
The Blue Hour in Koh Tao offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:47 to 05:56, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:20 to 18:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Koh Tao
Koh Tao is located at a latitude of 10.10° and a longitude of 99.84°. The city is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone. Being in the tropics, Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao
Spring brings 12h 6m of daylight to Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao last only about 12h 43m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao still offer 11h 32m 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 Koh Tao
On the same latitude as Koh Tao
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Koh Tao (10.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 58m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Koh Tao
When does the sun rise in Koh Tao today?
Today the sun rises in Koh Tao at 06:09 and sets at 18:07.
How long is the day in Koh Tao today?
The day lasts 11h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Koh Tao today?
In the morning from 05:56–06:37, in the evening from 17:39–18:20.
When is the longest day in Koh Tao?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 43m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 32m.
When does it get dark in Koh Tao today?
It is dark from 18:28, fully dark from 19:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Koh Tao. All times are in local time. How it is calculated